I35
Non-Billable

Nonrheumatic aortic valve disorders

Non-Billable / Non-Specific Code

What is Nonrheumatic aortic valve disorders?

ICD-10-CM I35 is the diagnosis code for Nonrheumatic aortic valve disorders. 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.

â„šī¸ Excludes2

Coding Guidelines for I35

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

The following conditions are not included in I35. If the patient has both, code each condition separately:

  • aortic valve disorder of unspecified cause but with diseases of mitral and/or tricuspid valve(s) (I08.-)
  • aortic valve disorder specified as congenital (Q23.0, Q23.1)
  • aortic valve disorder specified as rheumatic (I06.-)
  • hypertrophic subaortic stenosis (I42.1)

ICD-10-CM Code Hierarchy

Understanding where I35 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:

Current CodeI35 — Nonrheumatic aortic valve disorders
Sub-Codes 5 entries
I35.0Nonrheumatic aortic (valve) stenosisBillableI35.1Nonrheumatic aortic (valve) insufficiencyBillableI35.2Nonrheumatic aortic (valve) stenosis with insufficiencyBillableI35.8Other nonrheumatic aortic valve disordersBillableI35.9Nonrheumatic aortic valve disorder, unspecifiedBillable
Related Codes

Frequently Asked Questions

Is I35 a billable ICD-10-CM code?

No, I35 is a non-billable/non-specific code. You should use a more specific sub-code for billing and reimbursement.

What does I35 mean?

I35 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Nonrheumatic aortic valve disorders". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.

What section is I35 in?

I35 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 I35?

I35 has 5 sub-code(s) that provide more specific detail: I35.0, I35.1, I35.2, I35.8, I35.9.

When should I use I35?

Use I35 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Nonrheumatic aortic valve disorders" 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 Nonrheumatic aortic valve disorders?

The ICD-10-CM code for Nonrheumatic aortic valve disorders is I35.

Can I35 be used for primary diagnosis?

No, I35 is non-billable. Use a more specific sub-code for primary diagnosis billing.

What chapter is I35 in?

I35 is in Chapter 9 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.

Is I35 valid for 2026?

Yes, I35 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
I35
Nonrheumatic aortic valve disorders
Non-Billable / Non-Specific Code
9 — Diseases of the circulatory system (I00-I99)
I30-I5A — Other forms of heart disease
2026 ICD-10-CM