2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code I06.8Other rheumatic aortic valve diseases

ICD-10-CM Codes›I00–I99›I05-I09›I06

ICD-10-CM I06.8
CMSSource: CMS FY 2026 ICD-10-CM dataset · Effective Oct 1, 2025 – Sep 30, 2026

I06.8 is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for other rheumatic aortic valve diseases. It is valid on HIPAA claims for fiscal year 2026 (October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026) and groups to MS-DRG 306 through 307. In AHRQ's Clinical Classifications Software (CCSR), this diagnosis falls under Chronic rheumatic heart disease.

Code Identity

ICD-10-CM Code
I06.8
Billable Status
Yes — Valid for Submission
Code Describes
Other rheumatic aortic valve diseases
Short Description
Other rheumatic aortic valve diseases
Same as the full description in the CMS dataset.
Parent Code
I06
Rheumatic aortic valve diseases

Code Classification

ChapterI00–I99Diseases of the circulatory system
SectionI05-I09Chronic rheumatic heart diseases
CategoryI06Rheumatic aortic valve diseases
This CodeI06.8Other rheumatic aortic valve diseases

Index to Diseases and InjuriesGuidance

Alphabetical index entries that point to this code.

External Cause of Injuries IndexGuidance

References for this code in the External Cause of Injuries Index.

    • Endocarditis(chronic) (marantic) (nonbacterial) (thrombotic) (valvular)
      • aortic (heart) (nonrheumatic) (valve)
        • rheumatic
          • specified NEC
    • Failure, failed
      • aortic (valve)
        • rheumatic

Clinical ClassificationClinical

AHRQ’s CCSR groups this code into broader clinical categories.

CCSR CIR001
Chronic rheumatic heart disease
Default principal diagnosis: inpatient Yes · outpatient Yes

Patient EducationClinical

Heart Valve Diseases

Heart valve disease happens when one or more of your heart valves don't work well.

The full article covers:

  • What are heart valve diseases?
  • What are the types of heart valve diseases?
  • What causes heart valve diseases?
  • Who is more likely to develop heart valve diseases?
  • What are the symptoms of heart valve diseases?
  • What other problems can heart valve diseases cause?
  • How is heart valve disease diagnosed?
  • What are the treatments for heart valve diseases?

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Convert I06.8 to ICD-9-CMHistory

The closest ICD-9-CM equivalents under the General Equivalence Mappings.

ICD-9-CM
395.9 Rheum aortic dis NEC/NOS
Approximate The match is approximate rather than exact.

Code HistoryHistory

FY 2016AddedAdded to the ICD-10-CM code setEffective October 1, 2015, the first year of ICD-10-CM.
FY 2017–2025No changes
FY 2026CurrentCurrent code set, no changesEffective October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.

Questions About I06.8Overview

Is I06.8 (Rheumatic aortic valve diseases) a billable code?

Yes. This is a billable ICD-10-CM code, specific enough to report other rheumatic aortic valve diseases on HIPAA-covered claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.

What MS-DRG does I06.8 group to?

When other rheumatic aortic valve diseases is the principal diagnosis on an inpatient stay, it groups to MS-DRG 306, 307, with relative weights from 0.9132 to 1.5758 depending on complications. Higher weights mean higher Medicare reimbursement.

What is the ICD-9 equivalent of I06.8?

Under the General Equivalence Mappings, other rheumatic aortic valve diseases converts to ICD-9-CM 395.9 (rheum aortic dis NEC/NOS). The mapping is approximate, so confirm the match fits the documentation.

Footnotes

[1] Chronic - a chronic condition code indicates a condition lasting 12 months or longer and its effect on the patient based on one or both of the following criteria:

  • The condition results in the need for ongoing intervention with medical products,treatment, services, and special equipment
  • The condition places limitations on self-care, independent living, and social interactions.