I21.19
Billable

ST elevation (STEMI) myocardial infarction involving other coronary artery of inferior wall

Billable / Specific Code

What is ST elevation (STEMI) myocardial infarction involving other coronary artery of inferior wall?

ICD-10-CM I21.19 is the diagnosis code for ST elevation (STEMI) myocardial infarction involving other coronary artery of inferior wall. This code falls under the section "Ischemic heart diseases" within Chapter 9 — Diseases of the circulatory system (I00-I99). It is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. Medical coders and healthcare providers use this code to document and classify diagnoses in electronic health records, insurance claims, and clinical databases.

💡 Inclusions
â„šī¸ Excludes2

Coding Guidelines for I21.19

✅ This Code Includes

  • Acute transmural myocardial infarction of inferior wall
  • Inferolateral transmural (Q wave) infarction (acute)
  • Transmural (Q wave) infarction (acute) (of) diaphragmatic wall
  • Transmural (Q wave) infarction (acute) (of) inferior (wall) NOS

â„šī¸ Type 2 Excludes (Code separately if applicable)

The following conditions are not included in I21.19. If the patient has both, code each condition separately:

  • ST elevation (STEMI) myocardial infarction involving left circumflex coronary artery (I21.21)

ICD-10-CM Code Hierarchy

Understanding where I21.19 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:

Current CodeI21.19 — ST elevation (STEMI) myocardial infarction involving other coronary artery of inferior wall
Related Codes

Frequently Asked Questions

Is I21.19 a billable ICD-10-CM code?

Yes, I21.19 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.

What does I21.19 mean?

I21.19 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "ST elevation (STEMI) myocardial infarction involving other coronary artery of inferior wall". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.

What is the parent code of I21.19?

The parent code of I21.19 is I21.1 ("ST elevation (STEMI) myocardial infarction of inferior wall"). I21.19 provides a more specific classification within this category.

What section is I21.19 in?

I21.19 is located in Section I20-I25 — "Ischemic heart diseases" within Chapter 9 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.

When should I use I21.19?

Use I21.19 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "ST elevation (STEMI) myocardial infarction involving other coronary artery of inferior wall" and the clinical documentation supports this level of specificity. Always verify with the latest ICD-10-CM guidelines and payer requirements.

People Also Ask

What is the ICD-10 code for ST elevation (STEMI) myocardial infarction involving other coronary artery of inferior wall?

The ICD-10-CM code for ST elevation (STEMI) myocardial infarction involving other coronary artery of inferior wall is I21.19.

Can I21.19 be used for primary diagnosis?

Yes, I21.19 can be used as a primary diagnosis code since it is billable and specific.

What chapter is I21.19 in?

I21.19 is in Chapter 9 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.

Is I21.19 valid for 2026?

Yes, I21.19 is a valid ICD-10-CM code for the 2026 fiscal year, subject to official CMS updates.

See Also

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Code Details
I21.19
ST elevation (STEMI) myocardial infarction involving other coronary artery of inferior wall
Billable / Specific Code
9 — Diseases of the circulatory system (I00-I99)
I20-I25 — Ischemic heart diseases
2026 ICD-10-CM