ICD-10 B33.24
Billable / Specific HCC v28: 85Viral cardiomyopathy
About ICD-10-CM B33.24
ICD-10-CM code B33.24 represents Viral cardiomyopathy. This is a billable/specific code in the Infectious and Parasitic Diseases chapter (block B33). The 2026 edition of ICD-10-CM B33.24 became effective on October 1, 2025.
Coding Tips for B33.24
Specialist guidance from the PayerReady Medical Coding Team. Specificity warnings, HCC capture rules, sequencing notes.
B33.24 is a CMS-HCC v28 risk-adjustment code (category 85). To count for the patient Risk Adjustment Factor (RAF), document the diagnosis with MEAT language each calendar year: Monitored, Evaluated, Assessed, Treated. A diagnosis on the problem list alone does not satisfy CMS RADV audit standards. Include the diagnosis in the assessment with current status and current treatment plan.
Medicare Advantage HCC Impact
Capture this diagnosis annually for accurate risk adjustment. Missed HCC captures are the #1 revenue leak in Medicare Advantage risk programs.
Medicare LCD Coverage for B33.24
Local Coverage Determinations (LCDs) from CMS MACs that list B33.24 as a covered diagnosis.
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Commercial Payer Coverage
Coverage policies from major commercial payers referencing B33.24.
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CPT Codes Commonly Billed with B33.24
Procedures frequently paired with this diagnosis based on PayerReady's Dx↔Px linkage data.
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Convert B33.24 to ICD-9-CM
Per CMS General Equivalence Mappings (GEMs), useful for legacy data review and historical claim analysis.
| ICD-10 | ICD-9 | Mapping Flags |
|---|---|---|
| B33.24 | 07889 | 10000 |
Flags format (5 digits): Approximate · No Map · Combination · Scenario · Choice List. Source: CMS 2017 GEMs (final version).
Codes Adjacent To B33.24
Other codes in section B25-B34 (Other viral diseases).
ICD-10 B33.24, Billing FAQ
Is ICD-10 code B33.24 billable? +
Yes, B33.24 is a billable ICD-10-CM code that can appear as a primary or secondary diagnosis on claims.
Does B33.24 affect Medicare Advantage HCC risk adjustment? +
Yes. B33.24 maps to CMS-HCC v28 category 85. Capture this diagnosis annually for accurate Medicare Advantage risk score.
What ICD-9 codes does B33.24 map to? +
Per CMS GEMs, B33.24 maps to ICD-9 codes: 07889. Useful for legacy data review and historical claim analysis.
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Verified against the CMS 2026 code set on July 16, 2026.
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