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I30

Non-billable

Acute pericarditis

I30 is the ICD-10-CM code for Acute pericarditis. It is a non-billable category code — use a more specific child code such as I30.0 for billing.

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

I00-I99 Diseases of the circulatory system

What this means — in plain language

MedlinePlus · NIH

The pericardium is a membrane, or sac, that surrounds your heart. It holds the heart in place and helps it work properly. Problems with the pericardium include: Pericarditis - an inflammation of the sac. It can be from a virus or other infection, a heart attack, heart surgery, other medical conditions, injuries, and certain medicines. Pericardial effusion - the buildup of fluid in the sac Cardiac tamponade - a…

Read more about Pericardial Disorders at MedlinePlus ↗

Source: U.S. National Library of Medicine (MedlinePlus). Informational only — not medical advice.

Includes

  • •acute mediastinopericarditis
  • •acute myopericarditis
  • •acute pericardial effusion
  • •acute pleuropericarditis
  • •acute pneumopericarditis

Excludes1 — not coded here

  • •Dressler's syndrome (I24.1)
  • •rheumatic pericarditis (acute) (I01.0)
  • •viral pericarditis due to Coxsackie virus (B33.23)

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code I30?
I30 is the ICD-10-CM code for "Acute pericarditis". It falls under I00-I99 Diseases of the circulatory system.
Is I30 a billable code?
No — I30 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code (such as I30.0) for billing.
What are the subcodes of I30?
I30 has 4 more specific child codes, including I30.0, I30.1, I30.8.
What is excluded from I30?
Excludes1 (not coded here): Dressler's syndrome (I24.1); rheumatic pericarditis (acute) (I01.0); viral pericarditis due to Coxsackie virus (B33.23).

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

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