I51.5

Billable

Myocardial degeneration

I51.5 is the ICD-10-CM code for Myocardial degeneration. It is a billable, specific code valid for reimbursement.

Status
Billable
Chapter
I00-I99
Parent
I51
Edition
FY2026

I00-I99 Diseases of the circulatory system

What this means — in plain language

MedlinePlus · NIH

Cardiomyopathy is the name for diseases of the heart muscle. These diseases enlarge your heart muscle or make it thicker and more rigid than normal. In rare cases, scar tissue replaces the muscle tissue. Some people live long, healthy lives with cardiomyopathy. Some people don't even realize they have it. In others, however, it can make the heart less able to pump blood through the body. This can cause serious…

Read more about Cardiomyopathy at MedlinePlus ↗

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

Includes

  • Fatty degeneration of heart or myocardium
  • Myocardial disease
  • Senile degeneration of heart or myocardium

Excludes1 — not coded here

  • myocardial degeneration due to hypertension (I11.-)
  • myocardial degeneration due to hypertension and chronic kidney disease (I13.-)

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code I51.5?
I51.5 is the ICD-10-CM code for "Myocardial degeneration". It falls under I00-I99 Diseases of the circulatory system.
Is I51.5 a billable code?
Yes — I51.5 is a billable, specific ICD-10-CM code valid for reimbursement.
What is excluded from I51.5?
Excludes1 (not coded here): myocardial degeneration due to hypertension (I11.-); myocardial degeneration due to hypertension and chronic kidney disease (I13.-).

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

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