2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code I44.0Atrioventricular block, first degree

ICD-10-CM Codes›I00–I99›I30-I5A›I44

ICD-10-CM I44.0
CMSSource: CMS FY 2026 ICD-10-CM dataset · Effective Oct 1, 2025 – Sep 30, 2026

I44.0 is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for atrioventricular block, first degree. It is valid on HIPAA claims for fiscal year 2026 (October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026) and groups to MS-DRG 308 through 310. Coders also document this condition as first degree atrioventricular block. In AHRQ's Clinical Classifications Software (CCSR), this diagnosis falls under Conduction disorders.

Code Identity

ICD-10-CM Code
I44.0
Billable Status
Yes — Valid for Submission
Code Describes
Atrioventricular block, first degree
Short Description
Atrioventricular block, first degree
Same as the full description in the CMS dataset.
Parent Code
I44
Atrioventricular and left bundle-branch block

Code Classification

ChapterI00–I99Diseases of the circulatory system
SectionI30-I5AOther forms of heart disease
CategoryI44Atrioventricular and left bundle-branch block
This CodeI44.0Atrioventricular block, first degree

Approximate SynonymsGuidance

Alternate terms and clinical phrases that map to this code.

  • First degree atrioventricular block
  • Partial atrioventricular block

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.

    • Block, blocked
      • atrioventricular (incomplete) (partial)
        • first degree
    • Block, blocked
      • heart
        • first degree (atrioventricular)
    • Prolonged, prolongation(of)
      • interval

Clinical ClassificationClinical

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

CCSR CIR016
Conduction disorders
Default principal diagnosis: inpatient Yes · outpatient Yes

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Convert I44.0 to ICD-9-CMHistory

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

ICD-9-CM
426.11 Atriovent block-1st degr
Exact Match The mapping is direct, with no qualifiers.

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 I44.0Overview

Is I44.0 (Atrioventricular and left bundle-branch block) a billable code?

Yes. This is a billable ICD-10-CM code, specific enough to report atrioventricular block, first degree on HIPAA-covered claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.

What MS-DRG does I44.0 group to?

When atrioventricular block, first degree is the principal diagnosis on an inpatient stay, it groups to MS-DRG 308, 309, 310, with relative weights from 0.5661 to 1.2040 depending on complications. Higher weights mean higher Medicare reimbursement.

What is the ICD-9 equivalent of I44.0?

Under the General Equivalence Mappings, atrioventricular block, first degree converts to ICD-9-CM 426.11 (atriovent block-1st degr). The mapping is a direct match.

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.