Non-Billable / Non-Specific Code
ICD-10-CM I44.3 is the diagnosis code for Other and unspecified atrioventricular block. 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.
Understanding where I44.3 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:
No, I44.3 is a non-billable/non-specific code. You should use a more specific sub-code for billing and reimbursement.
I44.3 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Other and unspecified atrioventricular block". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.
The parent code of I44.3 is I44 ("Atrioventricular and left bundle-branch block"). I44.3 provides a more specific classification within this category.
I44.3 is located in Section I30-I5A — "Other forms of heart disease" within Chapter 9 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
I44.3 has 2 sub-code(s) that provide more specific detail: I44.30, I44.39.
Use I44.3 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Other and unspecified atrioventricular block" and the clinical documentation supports this level of specificity. Always verify with the latest ICD-10-CM guidelines and payer requirements.
The ICD-10-CM code for Other and unspecified atrioventricular block is I44.3.
No, I44.3 is non-billable. Use a more specific sub-code for primary diagnosis billing.
I44.3 is in Chapter 9 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Yes, I44.3 is a valid ICD-10-CM code for the 2026 fiscal year, subject to official CMS updates.