U.S. ICD-10-CM · FY 2027

I32 ICD-10-CM Code: Pericarditis in diseases classified elsewhere

A clear reference for the official code description, hierarchy, and related coding information from the FY 2027 U.S. release.

Code definition

Official description

I32

Pericarditis in diseases classified elsewhere

ICD-10-CM diagnosis code · United States clinical modification

Classification

Where I32 sits

  1. 1

    Chapter 9

    Diseases of the circulatory system (I00-I99)

  2. 2

    Section

    Other forms of heart disease (I30-I5A)

  3. 3

    Category I32

    Pericarditis in diseases classified elsewhere

  4. 4

    Code I32

    Pericarditis in diseases classified elsewhere

Documentation details

Notes for this code

Inclusion terms

No inclusion terms are listed for I32.

Code first

  • underlying disease

Use additional code

No “use additional code” instruction is listed for I32.

Excludes1

Conditions that should not be reported together with this code.

  • pericarditis (in):
  • coxsackie (virus) (B33.23)
  • gonococcal (A54.83)
  • meningococcal (A39.53)
  • rheumatoid (arthritis) (M05.31)
  • syphilitic (A52.06)
  • systemic lupus erythematosus (M32.12)
  • tuberculosis (A18.84)

Excludes2

Conditions not included here that may be reported separately when present.

No Excludes2 note is listed for I32.

Transparency

Source and release

Data release

U.S. ICD-10-CM · FY 2027

Effective date

Oct 1, 2026

Publisher

Vero Scribe Inc.

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.

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Code-specific guidance

Frequently asked questions

What does ICD-10-CM code I32 mean?

I32 is the FY 2027 U.S. ICD-10-CM code for “Pericarditis in diseases classified elsewhere.”

Is I32 a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code?

Yes. In the FY 2027 reference data used on this page, I32 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 I32 located in ICD-10-CM?

I32 is listed in Chapter 9, Diseases of the circulatory system (I00-I99), within Other forms of heart disease (I30-I5A) (I30–I5A), under category I32, Pericarditis in diseases classified elsewhere.

What coding notes are listed for I32?

No inclusion terms are listed for I32 in this reference record. Code-first instructions: underlying disease. Excludes1 notes: pericarditis (in):; coxsackie (virus) (B33.23); gonococcal (A54.83); meningococcal (A39.53); rheumatoid (arthritis) (M05.31); syphilitic (A52.06); systemic lupus erythematosus (M32.12); tuberculosis (A18.84). No Excludes2 note is listed.

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