T82.6
BillableInfection and inflammatory reaction due to cardiac valve prosthesis
T82.6 is the ICD-10-CM code for Infection and inflammatory reaction due to cardiac valve prosthesis. It is a billable, specific code valid for reimbursement.
S00-T88 Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes
What this means — in plain language
MedlinePlus · NIHWhat are heart valve diseases? Heart valve disease happens when one or more of your heart valves don't work well. Your heart has four valves: the tricuspid, pulmonary, mitral, and aortic valves. The valves have flaps that open and close. The flaps make sure that blood flows in the right direction through your heart and to the rest of your body. When your heart beats, the flaps open to let blood through. Between…
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Frequently asked questions
- What is ICD-10 code T82.6?
- T82.6 is the ICD-10-CM code for "Infection and inflammatory reaction due to cardiac valve prosthesis". It falls under S00-T88 Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes.
- Is T82.6 a billable code?
- Yes — T82.6 is a billable, specific ICD-10-CM code valid for reimbursement.
Source: CMS ICD-10-CM FY2026. For informational purposes only — not medical advice. See our medical disclaimer.
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