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Non-specific code 2015 ICD-9-CM Diagnosis Code 420
Acute pericarditis
  • 2015
  • Non-Billable Code

  • There are 2 ICD-9-CM codes below 420 that define this diagnosis in greater detail. Do not use this code on a reimbursement claim.
420 Includes
  • acute:
    • mediastinopericarditis
    • myopericarditis
    • pericardial effusion
    • pleuropericarditis
    • pneumopericarditis
420 Excludes
  • acute rheumatic pericarditis (391.0)
  • postmyocardial infarction syndrome [Dressler's] (411.0)
 417.9 ICD9Data.com 420.0 
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