I42 – Cardiomyopathy

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

Non-billable header

ICD-10-CM code I42
Code
I42 (claims format: I42)
Description
Cardiomyopathy
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

Billable codes under I42

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

Notes for I42

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)

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code I42?

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

Is I42 a billable code?

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

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.