I51.1
BillableRupture of chordae tendineae, not elsewhere classified
I51.1 is the ICD-10-CM code for Rupture of chordae tendineae, not elsewhere classified. It is a billable, specific code valid for reimbursement.
I00-I99 Diseases of the circulatory system
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Excludes1 — not coded here
- •rupture of chordae tendineae as current complication following acute myocardial infarction (I23.4)
Frequently asked questions
- What is ICD-10 code I51.1?
- I51.1 is the ICD-10-CM code for "Rupture of chordae tendineae, not elsewhere classified". It falls under I00-I99 Diseases of the circulatory system.
- Is I51.1 a billable code?
- Yes — I51.1 is a billable, specific ICD-10-CM code valid for reimbursement.
- What is excluded from I51.1?
- Excludes1 (not coded here): rupture of chordae tendineae as current complication following acute myocardial infarction (I23.4).
Source: CMS ICD-10-CM FY2026. For informational purposes only — not medical advice. See our medical disclaimer.
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