2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code I22.9Subsequent ST elevation (STEMI) myocardial infarction of unspecified site

ICD-10-CM Codes›I00–I99›I20-I25›STEMI

ICD-10-CM I22.9
CMSSource: CMS FY 2026 ICD-10-CM dataset · Effective Oct 1, 2025 – Sep 30, 2026

I22.9 is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for subsequent ST elevation (STEMI) myocardial infarction of unspecified site. It is valid on HIPAA claims for fiscal year 2026 (October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026) and groups to MS-DRG 280 through 285. Coders also document this condition as subsequent myocardial infarction. In AHRQ's Clinical Classifications Software (CCSR), this diagnosis falls under Acute myocardial infarction.

This medical diagnosis code is frequently used in Cardiology medical specialties to designate conditions such selected atherosclerosis, ischemia, and infarction.

Code Identity

ICD-10-CM Code
I22.9
Billable Status
Yes — Valid for Submission
Code Describes
Subsequent ST elevation (STEMI) myocardial infarction of unspecified site
Short Description
Subsequent STEMI of unsp site
Parent Code
I22
Subsequent ST elevation (STEMI) and non-ST elevation (NSTEMI) myocardial infarction

Code Classification

ChapterI00–I99Diseases of the circulatory system
SectionI20-I25Ischemic heart diseases
CategorySTEMISubsequent ST elevation and non-ST elevation (NSTEMI) myocardial infarction (I22)
This CodeI22.9Subsequent ST elevation (STEMI) myocardial infarction of unspecified site

Approximate SynonymsGuidance

Alternate terms and clinical phrases that map to this code.

  • Subsequent myocardial infarction
  • Subsequent ST segment elevation myocardial infarction

Tabular List NotesGuidance

Coding notes and annotation back-references applicable to this code.

Inclusion Terms

  • Subsequent acute myocardial infarction of unspecified site
  • Subsequent myocardial infarction (acute) NOS

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.

    • Infarct, infarction
      • myocardium, myocardial (acute) (with stated duration of 4 weeks or less)
        • ST elevation (STEMI)
          • subsequent
    • Infarct, infarction
      • myocardium, myocardial (acute) (with stated duration of 4 weeks or less)
        • subsequent (recurrent) (reinfarction)
    • Infarct, infarction
      • myocardium, myocardial (acute) (with stated duration of 4 weeks or less)
        • subsequent (recurrent) (reinfarction)
          • ST elevation
    • Infarct, infarction
      • myocardium, myocardial (acute) (with stated duration of 4 weeks or less)
        • subsequent (recurrent) (reinfarction)
          • transmural
    • Infarct, infarction
      • myocardium, myocardial (acute) (with stated duration of 4 weeks or less)
        • subsequent (recurrent) (reinfarction)
          • type 1

Clinical ClassificationClinical

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

CCSR CIR009
Acute myocardial infarction
Default principal diagnosis: inpatient Yes · outpatient Yes

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Convert I22.9 to ICD-9-CMHistory

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

ICD-9-CM
410.91 AMI NOS, initial
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 I22.9Overview

Is I22.9 a billable code?

Yes. This is a billable ICD-10-CM code, specific enough to report subsequent ST elevation (STEMI) myocardial infarction of unspecified site on HIPAA-covered claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.

What MS-DRG does I22.9 group to?

When subsequent ST elevation (STEMI) myocardial infarction of unspecified site is the principal diagnosis on an inpatient stay, it groups to MS-DRG 280, 281, 282, 283, 284, 285, with relative weights from 0.5989 to 1.9808 depending on complications. Higher weights mean higher Medicare reimbursement.

What is the ICD-9 equivalent of I22.9?

Under the General Equivalence Mappings, subsequent ST elevation (STEMI) myocardial infarction of unspecified site converts to ICD-9-CM 410.91 (AMI NOS, initial). 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.