I38 ICD-10-CM Code: Endocarditis, valve unspecified
A clear reference for the official code description, hierarchy, and related coding information from the FY 2027 U.S. release.
Official description
I38Endocarditis, valve unspecified
ICD-10-CM diagnosis code · United States clinical modification
Where I38 sits
- 1
Chapter 9
Diseases of the circulatory system (I00-I99)
- 2
Section
Other forms of heart disease (I30-I5A)
- 3
Category I38
Endocarditis, valve unspecified
- 4
Code I38
Endocarditis, valve unspecified
Notes for this code
Inclusion terms
No inclusion terms are listed for I38.
Code first
No “code first” instruction is listed for I38.
Use additional code
No “use additional code” instruction is listed for I38.
Excludes1
Conditions that should not be reported together with this code.
- congenital insufficiency of cardiac valve NOS (Q24.8)
- congenital stenosis of cardiac valve NOS (Q24.8)
- endocardial fibroelastosis (I42.4)
- endocarditis specified as rheumatic (I09.1)
Excludes2
Conditions not included here that may be reported separately when present.
No Excludes2 note is listed for I38.
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 I38 mean?
I38 is the FY 2027 U.S. ICD-10-CM code for “Endocarditis, valve unspecified.”
Is I38 a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code?
Yes. In the FY 2027 reference data used on this page, I38 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 I38 located in ICD-10-CM?
I38 is listed in Chapter 9, Diseases of the circulatory system (I00-I99), within Other forms of heart disease (I30-I5A) (I30–I5A), under category I38, Endocarditis, valve unspecified.
What coding notes are listed for I38?
No inclusion terms are listed for I38 in this reference record. No code-first instruction is listed. Excludes1 notes: congenital insufficiency of cardiac valve NOS (Q24.8); congenital stenosis of cardiac valve NOS (Q24.8); endocardial fibroelastosis (I42.4); endocarditis specified as rheumatic (I09.1). No Excludes2 note is listed.