I24.0
Billable

Acute coronary thrombosis not resulting in myocardial infarction

Billable / Specific Code

What is Acute coronary thrombosis not resulting in myocardial infarction?

ICD-10-CM I24.0 is the diagnosis code for Acute coronary thrombosis not resulting in myocardial infarction. This code falls under the section "Ischemic 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 I24.0

✅ This Code Includes

  • Acute coronary (artery) (vein) embolism not resulting in myocardial infarction
  • Acute coronary (artery) (vein) occlusion not resulting in myocardial infarction
  • Acute coronary (artery) (vein) thromboembolism not resulting in myocardial infarction

⛔ Type 1 Excludes (Never code together)

The following conditions should never be coded at the same time as I24.0. They are mutually exclusive:

  • atherosclerotic heart disease (I25.1-)

ICD-10-CM Code Hierarchy

Understanding where I24.0 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:

Current CodeI24.0 — Acute coronary thrombosis not resulting in myocardial infarction
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is I24.0 a billable ICD-10-CM code?

Yes, I24.0 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.

What does I24.0 mean?

I24.0 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Acute coronary thrombosis not resulting in myocardial infarction". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.

What is the parent code of I24.0?

The parent code of I24.0 is I24 ("Other acute ischemic heart diseases"). I24.0 provides a more specific classification within this category.

What section is I24.0 in?

I24.0 is located in Section I20-I25 — "Ischemic heart diseases" within Chapter 9 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.

When should I use I24.0?

Use I24.0 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Acute coronary thrombosis not resulting in myocardial infarction" 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 coronary thrombosis not resulting in myocardial infarction?

The ICD-10-CM code for Acute coronary thrombosis not resulting in myocardial infarction is I24.0.

Can I24.0 be used for primary diagnosis?

Yes, I24.0 can be used as a primary diagnosis code since it is billable and specific.

What chapter is I24.0 in?

I24.0 is in Chapter 9 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.

What conditions are excluded from I24.0?

Type 1 Excludes for I24.0 include: atherosclerotic heart disease (I25.1-).

Is I24.0 valid for 2026?

Yes, I24.0 is a valid ICD-10-CM code for the 2026 fiscal year, subject to official CMS updates.

See Also

← PreviousI24Other acute ischemic heart diseasesNext →I24.1Dressler's syndrome
Code Details
I24.0
Acute coronary thrombosis not resulting in myocardial infarction
Billable / Specific Code
9 — Diseases of the circulatory system (I00-I99)
I20-I25 — Ischemic heart diseases
2026 ICD-10-CM