I30
Non-Billable

Acute pericarditis

Non-Billable / Non-Specific Code

What is Acute pericarditis?

ICD-10-CM I30 is the diagnosis code for Acute 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 non-billable/non-specific ICD-10-CM code that should not be used for reimbursement. A more specific sub-code is required for billing. Medical coders and healthcare providers use this code to document and classify diagnoses in electronic health records, insurance claims, and clinical databases.

⛔ Excludes1

Coding Guidelines for I30

⛔ Type 1 Excludes (Never code together)

The following conditions should never be coded at the same time as I30. They are mutually exclusive:

  • Dressler's syndrome (I24.1)
  • rheumatic pericarditis (acute) (I01.0)
  • viral pericarditis due to Coxsackie virus (B33.23)

ICD-10-CM Code Hierarchy

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

Sub-Codes 4 entries
I30.0Acute nonspecific idiopathic pericarditisBillableI30.1Infective pericarditisBillableI30.8Other forms of acute pericarditisBillableI30.9Acute pericarditis, unspecifiedBillable
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is I30 a billable ICD-10-CM code?

No, I30 is a non-billable/non-specific code. You should use a more specific sub-code for billing and reimbursement.

What does I30 mean?

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

What section is I30 in?

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

What are the sub-codes of I30?

I30 has 4 sub-code(s) that provide more specific detail: I30.0, I30.1, I30.8, I30.9.

When should I use I30?

Use I30 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Acute 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 Acute pericarditis?

The ICD-10-CM code for Acute pericarditis is I30.

Can I30 be used for primary diagnosis?

No, I30 is non-billable. Use a more specific sub-code for primary diagnosis billing.

What chapter is I30 in?

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

What conditions are excluded from I30?

Type 1 Excludes for I30 include: Dressler's syndrome (I24.1); rheumatic pericarditis (acute) (I01.0); viral pericarditis due to Coxsackie virus (B33.23).

Is I30 valid for 2026?

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