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ICD-10-CM 2027

ICD-10 code for cardiac death

Choose a code from the options below based on the documentation.

From the official ICD-10-CM alphabetic index entry “Death (cause unknown) (of) (unexplained) (unspecified cause) › cardiac (sudden) (with successful resuscitation)”. Page updated September 29, 2026.

About coding cardiac death

The official ICD-10-CM index doesn't give a single default code for cardiac death; the code depends on the details below.

More specific cardiac death codes (official index)

  • family history of Z82.41 — Family history of sudden cardiac death
  • personal history of Z86.74 — Personal history of sudden cardiac arrest

Common questions about cardiac death ICD-10 codes

What is the ICD-10 code for family history of cardiac death?

Z82.41 — Family history of sudden cardiac death.

What is the ICD-10 code for personal history of cardiac death?

Z86.74 — Personal history of sudden cardiac arrest.