I02.9 ICD-10-CM Code: Rheumatic chorea without heart involvement
A clear reference for the official code description, hierarchy, and related coding information from the FY 2027 U.S. release.
Official description
I02.9Rheumatic chorea without heart involvement
ICD-10-CM diagnosis code · United States clinical modification
Where I02.9 sits
- 1
Chapter 9
Diseases of the circulatory system (I00-I99)
- 2
Section
Acute rheumatic fever (I00-I02)
- 3
Category I02
Rheumatic chorea
- 4
Code I02.9
Rheumatic chorea without heart involvement
Notes for this code
Inclusion terms
- Rheumatic chorea NOS
Code first
No “code first” instruction is listed for I02.9.
Use additional code
No “use additional code” instruction is listed for I02.9.
Excludes1
Conditions that should not be reported together with this code.
No Excludes1 note is listed for I02.9.
Excludes2
Conditions not included here that may be reported separately when present.
No Excludes2 note is listed for I02.9.
Source and release
- Data release
- U.S. ICD-10-CM · FY 2027
- Effective date
- Oct 1, 2026
- Publisher
- Vero Scribe Inc.
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Frequently asked questions
What does ICD-10-CM code I02.9 mean?
I02.9 is the FY 2027 U.S. ICD-10-CM code for “Rheumatic chorea without heart involvement.”
Is I02.9 a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code?
Yes. In the FY 2027 reference data used on this page, I02.9 has no child codes and is presented as a billable/specific code. Always confirm the active code set and payer requirements before use.
Where is I02.9 located in ICD-10-CM?
I02.9 is listed in Chapter 9, Diseases of the circulatory system (I00-I99), within Acute rheumatic fever (I00-I02) (I00–I02), under category I02, Rheumatic chorea.
What coding notes are listed for I02.9?
Its listed inclusion terms are Rheumatic chorea NOS. No code-first instruction is listed. No Excludes1 note is listed. No Excludes2 note is listed.