I40Header code — not billable

Acute myocarditis

Chapter
9. Diseases of the circulatory system
Category
I40
Effective date
October 1, 2026

Related codes in category I40

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code I40?

I40 is an ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for Acute myocarditis.

Is I40 a billable code?

No. I40 is a category/header code, not billable on its own — use one of its more specific child codes instead.

What ICD-10-CM chapter is I40 in?

I40 falls under Chapter 9: Diseases of the circulatory system.

When did I40 become effective?

I40 has been effective since October 1, 2026, per the CMS/CDC ICD-10-CM annual release.

What other codes are related to I40?

I40 belongs to category I40, which includes 4 other codes — see the related codes list on this page.

ICD-10-CM data maintained by CDC/CMS (public domain). Always verify codes with authoritative sources before making coding or billing decisions.