U.S. ICD-10-CM · FY 2027

R94.31 ICD-10-CM Code: Abnormal electrocardiogram [ECG] [EKG]

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

Code definition

Official description

R94.31

Abnormal electrocardiogram [ECG] [EKG]

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

Classification

Where R94.31 sits

  1. 1

    Chapter 18

    Symptoms, signs and abnormal clinical and laboratory findings, not elsewhere classified (R00-R99)

  2. 2

    Section

    Abnormal findings on diagnostic imaging and in function studies, without diagnosis (R90-R94)

  3. 3

    Category R94

    Abnormal results of function studies

  4. 4

    Subcategory R94.3

    Abnormal results of cardiovascular function studies

  5. 5

    Code R94.31

    Abnormal electrocardiogram [ECG] [EKG]

Documentation details

Notes for this code

Inclusion terms

No inclusion terms are listed for R94.31.

Code first

No “code first” instruction is listed for R94.31.

Use additional code

No “use additional code” instruction is listed for R94.31.

Excludes1

Conditions that should not be reported together with this code.

  • long QT syndrome (I45.81)

Excludes2

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

No Excludes2 note is listed for R94.31.

Transparency

Source and release

Data release

U.S. ICD-10-CM · FY 2027

Effective date

Oct 1, 2026

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Code-specific guidance

Frequently asked questions

What does ICD-10-CM code R94.31 mean?

R94.31 is the FY 2027 U.S. ICD-10-CM code for “Abnormal electrocardiogram [ECG] [EKG].”

Is R94.31 a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code?

Yes. In the FY 2027 reference data used on this page, R94.31 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 R94.31 located in ICD-10-CM?

R94.31 is listed in Chapter 18, Symptoms, signs and abnormal clinical and laboratory findings, not elsewhere classified (R00-R99), within Abnormal findings on diagnostic imaging and in function studies, without diagnosis (R90-R94) (R90–R94), under category R94, Abnormal results of function studies and subcategory R94.3, Abnormal results of cardiovascular function studies.

What coding notes are listed for R94.31?

No inclusion terms are listed for R94.31 in this reference record. No code-first instruction is listed. Excludes1 notes: long QT syndrome (I45.81). No Excludes2 note is listed.

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