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U.S. ICD-10-CM · FY 2027

I5A ICD-10-CM Code: Non-ischemic myocardial injury (non-traumatic)

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

Code definition

Official description

I5A

Non-ischemic myocardial injury (non-traumatic)

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

Classification

Where I5A 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 I5A

    Non-ischemic myocardial injury (non-traumatic)

  4. 4

    Code I5A

    Non-ischemic myocardial injury (non-traumatic)

Documentation details

Notes for this code

Inclusion terms

  • Acute (non-ischemic) myocardial injury
  • Chronic (non-ischemic) myocardial injury
  • Unspecified (non-ischemic) myocardial injury

Code first

  • the underlying cause, if known and applicable, such as:
  • acute kidney failure (N17.-)
  • acute myocarditis (I40.-)
  • cardiomyopathy (I42.-)
  • chronic kidney disease (CKD) (N18.-)
  • heart failure (I50.-)
  • hypertensive urgency (I16.0)
  • nonrheumatic aortic valve disorders (I35.-)
  • paroxysmal tachycardia (I47.-)
  • pulmonary embolism (I26.-)
  • pulmonary hypertension (I27.0, I27.2-)
  • sepsis (A41.-)
  • takotsubo syndrome (I51.81)

Use additional code

No “use additional code” instruction is listed for I5A.

Excludes1

Conditions that should not be reported together with this code.

  • acute myocardial infarction (I21.-)
  • injury of heart (S26.-)

Excludes2

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

  • other acute ischemic heart diseases (I24.-)

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.

Review the CDC/NCHS ICD-10-CM source

Code-specific guidance

Frequently asked questions

What does ICD-10-CM code I5A mean?

I5A is the FY 2027 U.S. ICD-10-CM code for “Non-ischemic myocardial injury (non-traumatic).”

Is I5A a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code?

Yes. In the FY 2027 reference data used on this page, I5A 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 I5A located in ICD-10-CM?

I5A is listed in Chapter 9, Diseases of the circulatory system (I00-I99), within Other forms of heart disease (I30-I5A) (I30–I5A), under category I5A, Non-ischemic myocardial injury (non-traumatic).

What coding notes are listed for I5A?

Its listed inclusion terms are Acute (non-ischemic) myocardial injury; Chronic (non-ischemic) myocardial injury; Unspecified (non-ischemic) myocardial injury. Code-first instructions: the underlying cause, if known and applicable, such as:; acute kidney failure (N17.-); acute myocarditis (I40.-); cardiomyopathy (I42.-); chronic kidney disease (CKD) (N18.-); heart failure (I50.-); hypertensive urgency (I16.0); nonrheumatic aortic valve disorders (I35.-); paroxysmal tachycardia (I47.-); pulmonary embolism (I26.-); pulmonary hypertension (I27.0, I27.2-); sepsis (A41.-); takotsubo syndrome (I51.81). Excludes1 notes: acute myocardial infarction (I21.-); injury of heart (S26.-). Excludes2 notes: other acute ischemic heart diseases (I24.-).

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