I38
BillableEndocarditis, valve unspecified
I38 is the ICD-10-CM code for Endocarditis, valve unspecified. It is a billable, specific code valid for reimbursement.
- Status
- Billable
- Chapter
- I00-I99
- Edition
- FY2026
I00-I99 Diseases of the circulatory system
What this means — in plain language
MedlinePlus · NIHWhat is endocarditis? Endocarditis is sometimes called infective endocarditis. It's a rare but life-threatening inflammation of the lining inside your heart's chambers and valves (the endocardium). Endocarditis is usually caused by germs that get into your bloodstream and travel to your heart. Once they get inside your heart, the germs can attach to the lining or get trapped in the valves. They start to grow,…
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Includes
- •endocarditis (chronic) NOS
- •valvular incompetence NOS
- •valvular insufficiency NOS
- •valvular regurgitation NOS
- •valvular stenosis NOS
- •valvulitis (chronic) NOS
Excludes1 — not coded here
Conditions mapped to this code
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Frequently asked questions
Source: CMS ICD-10-CM FY2026. For informational purposes only — not medical advice. See our medical disclaimer.
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