I51.89 – Other ill-defined heart diseases

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

Billable code

ICD-10-CM code I51.89
Code
I51.89 (claims format: I5189)
Description
Other ill-defined heart diseases
Billable
Yes – valid for HIPAA-covered transactions
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
I51 › I51.8

Notes for I51.89

Applicable to:
  • Carditis (acute)(chronic)
  • Pancarditis (acute)(chronic)

Notes inherited from parent codes

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

I51 – Complications and ill-defined descriptions of heart disease

Excludes2 (not included here):
  • heart disease specified as rheumatic (I00-I09)

Index terms for I51.89

Entries in the ICD-10-CM alphabetic index that lead to this code:

Related codes in I51.8

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code I51.89?

I51.89 is the ICD-10-CM code for other ill-defined heart diseases, in the block I30-I5A (Other forms of heart disease).

Is I51.89 a billable code?

Yes. I51.89 is a billable/specific code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.

What category does I51.89 belong to?

It belongs to category I51 – Complications and ill-defined descriptions of heart disease.

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.