I42.8 – Other cardiomyopathies

ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Other forms of heart disease

Non-billable header Expanded in 2027

ICD-10-CM code I42.8
Code
I42.8 (claims format: I428)
Description
Other cardiomyopathies
Billable
No – use a more specific code below
Valid for
Dates of service October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027 (FY2027)
Chapter
9. Diseases of the circulatory system (I00-I99)
Block
I30-I5A Other forms of heart disease
Parent codes
I42

Billable codes under I42.8

I42.8 is a header code and cannot be used on claims. Choose the most specific code:

Notes inherited from parent codes

Instructional notes at a category or block level apply to every code below it.

I42 – Cardiomyopathy

Includes:
  • myocardiopathy
Excludes2 (not included here):
  • ischemic cardiomyopathy (I25.5)
  • peripartum cardiomyopathy (O90.3)
  • ventricular hypertrophy (I51.7)
Code first:
  • pre-existing cardiomyopathy complicating pregnancy and puerperium (O99.4)

Related codes in I42

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code I42.8?

I42.8 is the ICD-10-CM code for other cardiomyopathies, in the block I30-I5A (Other forms of heart disease).

Is I42.8 a billable code?

No. I42.8 is a header code with more specific child codes; report one of the billable codes listed above.

What category does I42.8 belong to?

It belongs to category I42 – Cardiomyopathy.

Source: CDC/NCHS ICD-10-CM FY2027 code files, tabular list and index. Reference only – code assignment must follow the official ICD-10-CM guidelines and documentation in the medical record.