I27.81

Billable

Cor pulmonale (chronic)

I27.81 is the ICD-10-CM code for Cor pulmonale (chronic). It is a billable, specific code valid for reimbursement.

Status
Billable
Chapter
I00-I99
Parent
I27.8
Edition
FY2026

I00-I99 Diseases of the circulatory system

Includes

  • Cor pulmonale NOS

Excludes1 — not coded here

  • acute cor pulmonale (I26.0-)

Notes

  • , if applicable, right heart failure (I50.81-)

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code I27.81?
I27.81 is the ICD-10-CM code for "Cor pulmonale (chronic)". It falls under I00-I99 Diseases of the circulatory system.
Is I27.81 a billable code?
Yes — I27.81 is a billable, specific ICD-10-CM code valid for reimbursement.
What is excluded from I27.81?
Excludes1 (not coded here): acute cor pulmonale (I26.0-).

Source: CMS ICD-10-CM FY2026. For informational purposes only — not medical advice. See our medical disclaimer.

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