I30.1
Billable

Infective pericarditis

Billable / Specific Code

What is Infective pericarditis?

ICD-10-CM I30.1 is the diagnosis code for Infective pericarditis. This code falls under the section "Other forms of heart disease" 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

Coding Guidelines for I30.1

✅ This Code Includes

  • Pneumococcal pericarditis
  • Pneumopyopericardium
  • Purulent pericarditis
  • Pyopericarditis
  • Pyopericardium
  • Pyopneumopericardium
  • Staphylococcal pericarditis
  • Streptococcal pericarditis
  • Suppurative pericarditis
  • Viral pericarditis

ICD-10-CM Code Hierarchy

Understanding where I30.1 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:

Related Codes

Frequently Asked Questions

Is I30.1 a billable ICD-10-CM code?

Yes, I30.1 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.

What does I30.1 mean?

I30.1 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Infective pericarditis". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.

What is the parent code of I30.1?

The parent code of I30.1 is I30 ("Acute pericarditis"). I30.1 provides a more specific classification within this category.

What section is I30.1 in?

I30.1 is located in Section I30-I5A — "Other forms of heart disease" within Chapter 9 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.

When should I use I30.1?

Use I30.1 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Infective pericarditis" 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 Infective pericarditis?

The ICD-10-CM code for Infective pericarditis is I30.1.

Can I30.1 be used for primary diagnosis?

Yes, I30.1 can be used as a primary diagnosis code since it is billable and specific.

What chapter is I30.1 in?

I30.1 is in Chapter 9 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.

Is I30.1 valid for 2026?

Yes, I30.1 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
I30.1
Infective pericarditis
Billable / Specific Code
9 — Diseases of the circulatory system (I00-I99)
I30-I5A — Other forms of heart disease
2026 ICD-10-CM