I40

Non-billable

Acute myocarditis

I40 is the ICD-10-CM code for Acute myocarditis. It is a non-billable category code — use a more specific child code such as I40.0 for billing.

Status
Header (non-billable)
Chapter
I00-I99
Subcodes
4
Edition
FY2026

I00-I99 Diseases of the circulatory system

Includes

  • subacute myocarditis

Excludes1 — not coded here

  • acute rheumatic myocarditis (I01.2)

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code I40?
I40 is the ICD-10-CM code for "Acute myocarditis". It falls under I00-I99 Diseases of the circulatory system.
Is I40 a billable code?
No — I40 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code (such as I40.0) for billing.
What are the subcodes of I40?
I40 has 4 more specific child codes, including I40.0, I40.1, I40.8.
What is excluded from I40?
Excludes1 (not coded here): acute rheumatic myocarditis (I01.2).

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

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