I25.5 — Ischemic cardiomyopathy

I25.5

ICD-10 Chapter 9: Circulatory System — illustrative image — Chapter 9: Diseases of the circulatory system (I00–I99) — illustrative image

What this code means

Ischaemic cardiomyopathy is weakening of the heart muscle caused by coronary artery disease and previous heart damage.

Also called: ischemic cardiomyopathy.

When this code is used

Used for ischaemic cardiomyopathy.

Where it sits in ICD-10-CM

Code I25.5 belongs to Chapter 9: Diseases of the circulatory system, which covers codes I00–I99 in the FY2027 ICD-10-CM tabular list. The official description above is copied verbatim from the CDC/NCHS FY2027 code file.

Related symptoms

Breathlessness

Related anatomy

Heart

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10-CM code I25.5?

I25.5 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for “Ischemic cardiomyopathy”. Ischaemic cardiomyopathy is weakening of the heart muscle caused by coronary artery disease and previous heart damage.

When is code I25.5 used?

Used for ischaemic cardiomyopathy. It belongs to Chapter 9 of ICD-10-CM (Diseases of the circulatory system).

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