Non-specific code 2015 ICD-9-CM Diagnosis Code 410
Acute myocardial infarction
  • 2015
  • Non-Billable Code

  • There are 10 ICD-9-CM codes below 410 that define this diagnosis in greater detail. Do not use this code on a reimbursement claim.
Clinical Information
  • Necrosis of the myocardium, as a result of interruption of the blood supply to the area. It is characterized by a severe and rapid onset of symptoms that may include chest pain, often radiating to the left arm and left side of the neck, dyspnea, sweating, and palpitations
410 Includes
  • cardiac infarction
  • coronary (artery):
    • embolism
    • occlusion
    • rupture
    • thrombosis
  • infarction of heart, myocardium, or ventricle
  • rupture of heart, myocardium, or ventricle
  • ST elevation (STEMI) and non-ST elevation (NSTEMI) myocardial infarction
  • any condition classifiable to 414.1-414.9 specified as acute or with a stated duration of 8 weeks or less
ICD-9-CM codes are used in medical billing and coding to describe diseases, injuries, symptoms and conditions. ICD-9-CM 410 is one of thousands of ICD-9-CM codes used in healthcare. Although ICD-9-CM and CPT codes are largely numeric, they differ in that CPT codes describe medical procedures and services. Can't find a code? Start at the root of ICD-9-CM, check the 2015 ICD-9-CM Index or use the search engine at the top of this page to lookup any code.