I05.1
Billable

Rheumatic mitral insufficiency

Billable / Specific Code

What is Rheumatic mitral insufficiency?

ICD-10-CM I05.1 is the diagnosis code for Rheumatic mitral insufficiency. This code falls under the section "Chronic rheumatic 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
⛔ Excludes1

Coding Guidelines for I05.1

✅ This Code Includes

  • Rheumatic mitral incompetence
  • Rheumatic mitral regurgitation

⛔ Type 1 Excludes (Never code together)

The following conditions should never be coded at the same time as I05.1. They are mutually exclusive:

  • mitral insufficiency not specified as rheumatic (I34.0)

ICD-10-CM Code Hierarchy

Understanding where I05.1 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is I05.1 a billable ICD-10-CM code?

Yes, I05.1 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.

What does I05.1 mean?

I05.1 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Rheumatic mitral insufficiency". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.

What is the parent code of I05.1?

The parent code of I05.1 is I05 ("Rheumatic mitral valve diseases"). I05.1 provides a more specific classification within this category.

What section is I05.1 in?

I05.1 is located in Section I05-I09 — "Chronic rheumatic heart diseases" within Chapter 9 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.

When should I use I05.1?

Use I05.1 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Rheumatic mitral insufficiency" 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 Rheumatic mitral insufficiency?

The ICD-10-CM code for Rheumatic mitral insufficiency is I05.1.

Can I05.1 be used for primary diagnosis?

Yes, I05.1 can be used as a primary diagnosis code since it is billable and specific.

What chapter is I05.1 in?

I05.1 is in Chapter 9 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.

What conditions are excluded from I05.1?

Type 1 Excludes for I05.1 include: mitral insufficiency not specified as rheumatic (I34.0).

Is I05.1 valid for 2026?

Yes, I05.1 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
I05.1
Rheumatic mitral insufficiency
Billable / Specific Code
9 — Diseases of the circulatory system (I00-I99)
I05-I09 — Chronic rheumatic heart diseases
2026 ICD-10-CM