ICD-10-CM 2027
ICD-10 code for biventricular failure
From the official ICD-10-CM alphabetic index entry “Biventricular failure (heart)”. Page updated September 29, 2026.
About coding biventricular failure
The ICD-10-CM code for biventricular failure is I50.82 (Biventricular heart failure).
Within I50.8 (other heart failure), I50.82 is specifically for biventricular heart failure. Related codes cover right heart failure (I50.81), high output heart failure (I50.83), end stage heart failure (I50.84) and other heart failure (I50.89).
Code first: heart failure complicating abortion or ectopic or molar pregnancy (O00-O07, O08.8), heart failure due to hypertension (I11.0), heart failure due to hypertension with chronic kidney disease (I13.-), heart failure following surgery (I97.13-) and 2 more.
It is not a CC or MCC, so as a secondary diagnosis it doesn't change the MS-DRG severity level.
Common questions about biventricular failure ICD-10 codes
What is the ICD-10 code for biventricular failure?
- I50.82 — Biventricular heart failure.
Is I50.82 billable?
- Yes. I50.82 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code valid for FY2027 (October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027).
Can I50.82 be used as a principal diagnosis?
- Yes. The Medicare Code Editor doesn't restrict I50.82 as a principal diagnosis.
Is I50.82 a CC or MCC?
- No. I50.82 is neither a CC nor an MCC under MS-DRG v44.0.