I24.8
Non-billableOther forms of acute ischemic heart disease
I24.8 is the ICD-10-CM code for Other forms of acute ischemic heart disease. It is a non-billable category code — use a more specific child code such as I24.81 for billing.
I00-I99 Diseases of the circulatory system
What this means — in plain language
MedlinePlus · NIHCoronary artery disease (CAD) is the most common type of heart disease. It is the leading cause of death in the United States in both men and women. CAD happens when the arteries that supply blood to heart muscle become hardened and narrowed. This is due to the buildup of cholesterol and other material, called plaque, on their inner walls. This buildup is called atherosclerosis . As it grows, less blood can flow…
Read more about Coronary Artery Disease at MedlinePlus ↗Source: U.S. National Library of Medicine (MedlinePlus). Informational only — not medical advice.
Excludes1 — not coded here
- •myocardial infarction due to demand ischemia (I21.A1)
Frequently asked questions
- What is ICD-10 code I24.8?
- I24.8 is the ICD-10-CM code for "Other forms of acute ischemic heart disease". It falls under I00-I99 Diseases of the circulatory system.
- Is I24.8 a billable code?
- No — I24.8 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code (such as I24.81) for billing.
- What is excluded from I24.8?
- Excludes1 (not coded here): myocardial infarction due to demand ischemia (I21.A1).
Source: CMS ICD-10-CM FY2026. For informational purposes only — not medical advice. See our medical disclaimer.
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