Non-Billable / Non-Specific Code
ICD-10-CM I24 is the diagnosis code for Other acute ischemic heart diseases. This code falls under the section "Ischemic 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 should never be coded at the same time as I24. They are mutually exclusive:
The following conditions are not included in I24. If the patient has both, code each condition separately:
Understanding where I24 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:
No, I24 is a non-billable/non-specific code. You should use a more specific sub-code for billing and reimbursement.
I24 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Other acute ischemic heart diseases". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.
I24 is located in Section I20-I25 â "Ischemic heart diseases" within Chapter 9 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
I24 has 4 sub-code(s) that provide more specific detail: I24.0, I24.1, I24.8, I24.9.
Use I24 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Other acute ischemic heart 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 Other acute ischemic heart diseases is I24.
No, I24 is non-billable. Use a more specific sub-code for primary diagnosis billing.
I24 is in Chapter 9 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Type 1 Excludes for I24 include: angina pectoris (I20.-); transient myocardial ischemia in newborn (P29.4).
Yes, I24 is a valid ICD-10-CM code for the 2026 fiscal year, subject to official CMS updates.