ICD-10-CM 2026 · Effective October 1, 2025

ICD-10 I31.1

Billable / Specific CC

Chronic constrictive pericarditis

I31
Block
2
Synonyms
299
LCDs
19
Payer Policies
1
Linked CPTs

About ICD-10-CM I31.1

ICD-10-CM code I31.1 represents Chronic constrictive pericarditis. This is a billable/specific code in the Circulatory System chapter (block I31). The 2026 edition of ICD-10-CM I31.1 became effective on October 1, 2025.

Coding Tips for I31.1

Specialist guidance from the PayerReady Medical Coding Team. Specificity warnings, HCC capture rules, sequencing notes.

Inpatient DRG impact: CC

I31.1 is designated CC for MS-DRG grouping. On inpatient claims, this code can shift the DRG to the with-CC variant when documented as a present-on-admission secondary diagnosis. Hospital CDI programs flag CC opportunities during chart review. Failure to capture this code may leave 30 to 80 percent of the inpatient stay revenue unrealized.

Inclusion Terms / Approximate Synonyms

Clinical terms and conditions classified under I31.1. Per CMS ICD-10-CM Tabular 2026.

  • Concretio cordis
  • Pericardial calcification

Inpatient DRG Impact, CC

codes Chronic constrictive pericarditis. As a Complication/Comorbidity (CC), this contributes to DRG severity adjustment when documented alongside the principal diagnosis.

Medicare LCD Coverage for I31.1

Local Coverage Determinations (LCDs) from CMS MACs that list I31.1 as a covered diagnosis.

299 LCDs

Showing top 10 of 299 total . Click a CPT for full coverage scope.

CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: Transesophageal Echocardiogram
Article ID: 57179, Effective: 2026-02-26 00:00:00, 421 covered, 1 non-covered
CPT 93313 →
CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: Transesophageal Echocardiogram
Article ID: 57179, Effective: 2026-02-26 00:00:00, 421 covered, 1 non-covered
CPT 93312 →
CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: Transesophageal Echocardiogram
Article ID: 57179, Effective: 2026-02-26 00:00:00, 421 covered, 1 non-covered
CPT 93318 →
CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: Transesophageal Echocardiogram
Article ID: 57179, Effective: 2026-02-26 00:00:00, 421 covered, 1 non-covered
CPT 93317 →
CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: Transesophageal Echocardiogram
Article ID: 57179, Effective: 2026-02-26 00:00:00, 421 covered, 1 non-covered
CPT C8927 →
CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: Transesophageal Echocardiogram
Article ID: 57179, Effective: 2026-02-26 00:00:00, 421 covered, 1 non-covered
CPT C8925 →
CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: Transesophageal Echocardiogram
Article ID: 57179, Effective: 2026-02-26 00:00:00, 421 covered, 1 non-covered
CPT 93314 →
CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: Transesophageal Echocardiogram
Article ID: 57179, Effective: 2026-02-26 00:00:00, 421 covered, 1 non-covered
CPT C8926 →
CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: Transesophageal Echocardiogram
Article ID: 57179, Effective: 2026-02-26 00:00:00, 421 covered, 1 non-covered
CPT 93316 →
CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: Transesophageal Echocardiogram
Article ID: 57179, Effective: 2026-02-26 00:00:00, 421 covered, 1 non-covered
CPT 93315 →

Commercial Payer Coverage

Coverage policies from major commercial payers referencing I31.1.

19 policies

1 Cigna

Transthoracic Echocardiography in Adults - (0510)
Policy ID: MM_0510

5 Medicare

Billing and Coding: Cardiac Catheterization and Coronary Angiography
Policy ID: ART-52850
Billing and Coding: B-type Natriuretic Peptide (BNP) Testing
Policy ID: ART-56425
Billing and Coding: Cardiac Computed Tomography (CCT) and Coronary Computed Tomography Angiography (CCTA)
Policy ID: ART-56451
Billing and Coding: Cardiac Catheterization and Coronary Angiography
Policy ID: ART-56500
Billing and Coding: Transesophageal Echocardiography (TEE)
Policy ID: ART-56505

1 Aetna

Rilonacept (Arcalyst)
Policy ID: CPB-0770

CPT Codes Commonly Billed with I31.1

Procedures frequently paired with this diagnosis based on PayerReady's Dx↔Px linkage data.

1 linkages
  • 83880 CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: B-type Natriuretic Peptide (BNP) Testing CMS LCD

Convert I31.1 to ICD-9-CM

Per CMS General Equivalence Mappings (GEMs), useful for legacy data review and historical claim analysis.

ICD-10ICD-9Mapping Flags
I31.1 4232 00000

Flags format (5 digits): Approximate · No Map · Combination · Scenario · Choice List. Source: CMS 2017 GEMs (final version).

ICD-10 I31.1, Billing FAQ

Is ICD-10 code I31.1 billable? +

Yes, I31.1 is a billable ICD-10-CM code that can appear as a primary or secondary diagnosis on claims.

What other names or terms map to I31.1? +

ICD-10 I31.1 includes: Concretio cordis; Pericardial calcification.

Is I31.1 a CC or MCC for inpatient DRG? +

Yes, this code is designated as CC. Documenting as a secondary diagnosis on inpatient claims can shift the DRG to a higher-weighted category.

What CPT codes are commonly billed with I31.1? +

Procedures frequently paired with I31.1 include: 83880.

What ICD-9 codes does I31.1 map to? +

Per CMS GEMs, I31.1 maps to ICD-9 codes: 4232. Useful for legacy data review and historical claim analysis.

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Verified against the CMS 2026 code set on May 31, 2026.

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