Question 1

Is I38 a billable ICD-10 code?

Accepted Answer

Yes, I38 is a valid billable ICD-10-CM code for endocarditis, valve unspecified. It can be used for medical billing and reimbursement purposes.

Question 2

What does ICD-10 code I38 mean?

Accepted Answer

ICD-10-CM code I38 represents Endocarditis, valve unspecified. This code is part of the International Classification of Diseases, 10th Revision, Clinical Modification used for medical coding and billing in the United States.

Question 3

When was ICD-10 code I38 introduced?

Accepted Answer

Code I38 has been part of ICD-10-CM since 2016, when the coding system was mandated for use in the United States. This code was included in the original US implementation.

Question 4

What is the parent category for ICD-10 code I38?

Accepted Answer

The parent category for I38 is section:I30-I5A (Other forms of heart disease (I30-I5A)). This hierarchical classification helps organize related diagnoses for more accurate coding.

Question 5

What conditions are excluded from I38?

Accepted Answer

Code I38 has Type 1 Excludes (mutually exclusive conditions) including: congenital insufficiency of cardiac valve NOS (Q24.8); congenital stenosis of cardiac valve NOS (Q24.8); endocardial fibroelastosis (I42.4) and 1 more conditions. These conditions cannot be coded together with I38 as they represent different diagnoses.

I382026

Excludes14Not coded together

Excludes210Not included here

Includes6Included conditions

Also Known As10Alternative terms

Excluded By4Codes that exclude this one

Is I38 a billable ICD-10 code?

What does ICD-10 code I38 mean?

When was ICD-10 code I38 introduced?

What is the parent category for ICD-10 code I38?

What conditions are excluded from I38?

What DRGs may include ICD-10 code I38?

How common is hospitalization for I38?