I45.6
Billable

Pre-excitation syndrome

Billable / Specific Code

What is Pre-excitation syndrome?

ICD-10-CM I45.6 is the diagnosis code for Pre-excitation syndrome. 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 I45.6

✅ This Code Includes

  • Accelerated atrioventricular conduction
  • Accessory atrioventricular conduction
  • Anomalous atrioventricular excitation
  • Lown-Ganong-Levine syndrome
  • Pre-excitation atrioventricular conduction
  • Wolff-Parkinson-White syndrome

ICD-10-CM Code Hierarchy

Understanding where I45.6 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:

Related Codes

Frequently Asked Questions

Is I45.6 a billable ICD-10-CM code?

Yes, I45.6 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.

What does I45.6 mean?

I45.6 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Pre-excitation syndrome". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.

What is the parent code of I45.6?

The parent code of I45.6 is I45 ("Other conduction disorders"). I45.6 provides a more specific classification within this category.

What section is I45.6 in?

I45.6 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 I45.6?

Use I45.6 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Pre-excitation syndrome" 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 Pre-excitation syndrome?

The ICD-10-CM code for Pre-excitation syndrome is I45.6.

Can I45.6 be used for primary diagnosis?

Yes, I45.6 can be used as a primary diagnosis code since it is billable and specific.

What chapter is I45.6 in?

I45.6 is in Chapter 9 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.

Is I45.6 valid for 2026?

Yes, I45.6 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
I45.6
Pre-excitation syndrome
Billable / Specific Code
9 — Diseases of the circulatory system (I00-I99)
I30-I5A — Other forms of heart disease
2026 ICD-10-CM