I21.29
BillableST elevation (STEMI) myocardial infarction involving other sites
I21.29 is the ICD-10-CM code for ST elevation (STEMI) myocardial infarction involving other sites. It is a billable, specific code valid for reimbursement.
I00-I99 Diseases of the circulatory system
What this means — in plain language
MedlinePlus · NIHEach year almost 800,000 Americans have a heart attack. A heart attack happens when blood flow to the heart suddenly becomes blocked. Without the blood coming in, the heart can't get oxygen. If not treated quickly, the heart muscle begins to die. But if you do get quick treatment, you may be able to prevent or limit damage to the heart muscle. That's why it's important to know the symptoms of a heart attack and call…
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Includes
- •Acute transmural myocardial infarction of other sites
- •Apical-lateral transmural (Q wave) infarction (acute)
- •Basal-lateral transmural (Q wave) infarction (acute)
- •High lateral transmural (Q wave) infarction (acute)
- •Lateral (wall) NOS transmural (Q wave) infarction (acute)
- •Posterior (true) transmural (Q wave) infarction (acute)
- •Posterobasal transmural (Q wave) infarction (acute)
- •Posterolateral transmural (Q wave) infarction (acute)
- •Posteroseptal transmural (Q wave) infarction (acute)
- •Septal transmural (Q wave) infarction (acute) NOS
Frequently asked questions
Source: CMS ICD-10-CM FY2026. For informational purposes only — not medical advice. See our medical disclaimer.
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