I33.0
Billable

Acute and subacute infective endocarditis

Billable / Specific Code

What is Acute and subacute infective endocarditis?

ICD-10-CM I33.0 is the diagnosis code for Acute and subacute infective endocarditis. 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 I33.0

✅ This Code Includes

  • Bacterial endocarditis (acute) (subacute)
  • Infective endocarditis (acute) (subacute) NOS
  • Endocarditis lenta (acute) (subacute)
  • Malignant endocarditis (acute) (subacute)
  • Purulent endocarditis (acute) (subacute)
  • Septic endocarditis (acute) (subacute)
  • Ulcerative endocarditis (acute) (subacute)
  • Vegetative endocarditis (acute) (subacute)

ICD-10-CM Code Hierarchy

Understanding where I33.0 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:

Current CodeI33.0 — Acute and subacute infective endocarditis
Related Codes

Frequently Asked Questions

Is I33.0 a billable ICD-10-CM code?

Yes, I33.0 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.

What does I33.0 mean?

I33.0 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Acute and subacute infective endocarditis". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.

What is the parent code of I33.0?

The parent code of I33.0 is I33 ("Acute and subacute endocarditis"). I33.0 provides a more specific classification within this category.

What section is I33.0 in?

I33.0 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 I33.0?

Use I33.0 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Acute and subacute infective endocarditis" 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 and subacute infective endocarditis?

The ICD-10-CM code for Acute and subacute infective endocarditis is I33.0.

Can I33.0 be used for primary diagnosis?

Yes, I33.0 can be used as a primary diagnosis code since it is billable and specific.

What chapter is I33.0 in?

I33.0 is in Chapter 9 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.

Is I33.0 valid for 2026?

Yes, I33.0 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
I33.0
Acute and subacute infective endocarditis
Billable / Specific Code
9 — Diseases of the circulatory system (I00-I99)
I30-I5A — Other forms of heart disease
2026 ICD-10-CM