Non-Billable / Non-Specific Code
ICD-10-CM I06 is the diagnosis code for Rheumatic aortic valve diseases. This code falls under the section "Chronic rheumatic heart diseases" within Chapter 9 â 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.
The following conditions are not included in I06. If the patient has both, code each condition separately:
Understanding where I06 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:
No, I06 is a non-billable/non-specific code. You should use a more specific sub-code for billing and reimbursement.
I06 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Rheumatic aortic valve diseases". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.
I06 is located in Section I05-I09 â "Chronic rheumatic heart diseases" within Chapter 9 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
I06 has 5 sub-code(s) that provide more specific detail: I06.0, I06.1, I06.2, I06.8, I06.9.
Use I06 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Rheumatic aortic valve diseases" 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 Rheumatic aortic valve diseases is I06.
No, I06 is non-billable. Use a more specific sub-code for primary diagnosis billing.
I06 is in Chapter 9 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Yes, I06 is a valid ICD-10-CM code for the 2026 fiscal year, subject to official CMS updates.