I01 ICD-10-CM Code: Rheumatic fever with heart involvement
A clear reference for the official code description, hierarchy, and related coding information from the FY 2027 U.S. release.
Code definition
Official description
I01Rheumatic fever with heart involvement
ICD-10-CM diagnosis code · United States clinical modification
Classification
Where I01 sits
- 1
Chapter 9
Diseases of the circulatory system (I00-I99)
- 2
Section
Acute rheumatic fever (I00-I02)
- 3
Category I01
Rheumatic fever with heart involvement
- 4
Code I01
Rheumatic fever with heart involvement
More specific choices
Codes under I01
I01 is a non-billable category. Choose the child code that best matches the documented diagnosis.
Documentation details
Notes for this code
Inclusion terms
No inclusion terms are listed for I01.
Code first
No “code first” instruction is listed for I01.
Use additional code
No “use additional code” instruction is listed for I01.
Excludes1
Conditions that should not be reported together with this code.
- chronic diseases of rheumatic origin (I05-I09) unless rheumatic fever is also present or there is evidence of reactivation or activity of the rheumatic process.
Excludes2
Conditions not included here that may be reported separately when present.
No Excludes2 note is listed for I01.
Transparency
Source and release
This reference is generated from Vero’s ICD-10-CM description, hierarchy, and code-note dataset. The visible content and structured data share that source.
Review the CDC/NCHS ICD-10-CM sourceCode-specific guidance
Frequently asked questions
What does ICD-10-CM code I01 mean?
I01 is the FY 2027 U.S. ICD-10-CM code for “Rheumatic fever with heart involvement.”
Is I01 a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code?
No. I01 has more specific child codes in the FY 2027 reference data. Select the code that matches the documentation and confirm the active code set and payer requirements.
Where is I01 located in ICD-10-CM?
I01 is listed in Chapter 9, Diseases of the circulatory system (I00-I99), within Acute rheumatic fever (I00-I02) (I00–I02), under category I01, Rheumatic fever with heart involvement.
What coding notes are listed for I01?
No inclusion terms are listed for I01 in this reference record. No code-first instruction is listed. Excludes1 notes: chronic diseases of rheumatic origin (I05-I09) unless rheumatic fever is also present or there is evidence of reactivation or activity of the rheumatic process.. No Excludes2 note is listed.
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