I31.0
Billable

Chronic adhesive pericarditis

Billable / Specific Code

What is Chronic adhesive pericarditis?

ICD-10-CM I31.0 is the diagnosis code for Chronic adhesive pericarditis. This code falls under the section "Other forms of heart disease" 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

Coding Guidelines for I31.0

✅ This Code Includes

  • Accretio cordis
  • Adherent pericardium
  • Adhesive mediastinopericarditis

ICD-10-CM Code Hierarchy

Understanding where I31.0 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:

Related Codes

Frequently Asked Questions

Is I31.0 a billable ICD-10-CM code?

Yes, I31.0 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.

What does I31.0 mean?

I31.0 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Chronic adhesive pericarditis". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.

What is the parent code of I31.0?

The parent code of I31.0 is I31 ("Other diseases of pericardium"). I31.0 provides a more specific classification within this category.

What section is I31.0 in?

I31.0 is located in Section I30-I5A — "Other forms of heart disease" within Chapter 9 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.

When should I use I31.0?

Use I31.0 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Chronic adhesive pericarditis" 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 Chronic adhesive pericarditis?

The ICD-10-CM code for Chronic adhesive pericarditis is I31.0.

Can I31.0 be used for primary diagnosis?

Yes, I31.0 can be used as a primary diagnosis code since it is billable and specific.

What chapter is I31.0 in?

I31.0 is in Chapter 9 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.

Is I31.0 valid for 2026?

Yes, I31.0 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
I31.0
Chronic adhesive pericarditis
Billable / Specific Code
9 — Diseases of the circulatory system (I00-I99)
I30-I5A — Other forms of heart disease
2026 ICD-10-CM