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ICD-10-CM 2027

ICD-10 code for congestive cardiomyopathy

I42.00

Dilated cardiomyopathy, unspecified

✓ Billable / specificCC — complication/comorbidity

From the official ICD-10-CM alphabetic index entry “Cardiomyopathy (familial) (idiopathic) › congestive”. Page updated September 29, 2026.

About coding congestive cardiomyopathy

The ICD-10-CM code for congestive cardiomyopathy is I42.00 (Dilated cardiomyopathy, unspecified).

Within I42.0, choose I42.00 (unspecified) only when documentation doesn't support a more specific option: Familial-genetic dilated cardiomyopathy (I42.01) and other dilated cardiomyopathy (I42.09).

Code first: pre-existing cardiomyopathy complicating pregnancy and puerperium (O99.4).

As a secondary diagnosis it is a CC (complication or comorbidity), which can move an inpatient stay into the "with CC" MS-DRG of its family, unless the principal diagnosis excludes it.

Common questions about congestive cardiomyopathy ICD-10 codes

What is the ICD-10 code for congestive cardiomyopathy?

I42.00 — Dilated cardiomyopathy, unspecified.

Is I42.00 billable?

Yes. I42.00 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code valid for FY2027 (October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027).

Can I42.00 be used as a principal diagnosis?

Yes. The Medicare Code Editor doesn't restrict I42.00 as a principal diagnosis.

Is I42.00 a CC or MCC?

I42.00 is a CC (complication or comorbidity) under MS-DRG v44.0, unless excluded by the principal diagnosis.