ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code (2025)
Official Description for I38
Endocarditis, valve unspecified
Coding Notes & Guidelines for I38
Includes Notes
- endocarditis (chronic) NOS
- valvular incompetence NOS
- valvular insufficiency NOS
- valvular regurgitation NOS
- valvular stenosis NOS
- valvulitis (chronic) NOS
Excludes1: Not Coded Here
- 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)
About ICD-10-CM Code I38 (Endocarditis)
ICD-10-CM code I38 is a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. The 2025 edition of ICD-10-CM I38 became effective on October 1, 2024.
This page provides detailed information about I38 - Endocarditis, valve unspecified. It includes common terminology, coding guidelines such as "Includes," "Excludes1," and "Excludes2" notes, and information on required 7th characters. Utilizing this information correctly is essential for accurate medical coding and claims submission for conditions like Endocarditis related to valve unspecified.