2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code I45.2Bifascicular block

ICD-10-CM Codes›I00–I99›I30-I5A›I45

ICD-10-CM I45.2
CMSSource: CMS FY 2026 ICD-10-CM dataset · Effective Oct 1, 2025 – Sep 30, 2026

I45.2 is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for bifascicular block. 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. In AHRQ's Clinical Classifications Software (CCSR), this diagnosis falls under Conduction disorders.

Code Identity

ICD-10-CM Code
I45.2
Billable Status
Yes — Valid for Submission
Code Describes
Bifascicular block
Short Description
Bifascicular block
Same as the full description in the CMS dataset.
Parent Code
I45
Other conduction disorders

Code Classification

ChapterI00–I99Diseases of the circulatory system
SectionI30-I5AOther forms of heart disease
CategoryI45Other conduction disorders
This CodeI45.2Bifascicular block

Approximate SynonymsGuidance

Alternate terms and clinical phrases that map to this code.

  • Anterior fascicular block, posterior fascicular block AND incomplete right bundle branch block
  • Bifascicular block
  • Bifascicular block on electrocardiogram
  • Bilateral bundle branch block
  • EKG: left bundle branch block
  • EKG: right bundle branch block
  • Left anterior fascicular block
  • Left posterior fascicular block
  • Left posterior fascicular block on electrocardiogram
  • Monofascicular block
  • Right branch block, incomplete anterior fascicular block AND incomplete posterior fascicular block
  • Right bundle branch block AND incomplete left bundle branch block
  • Right bundle branch block AND left anterior fascicular block
  • Right bundle branch block AND left posterior fascicular block
  • Right bundle branch block and left posterior fascicular block on electrocardiogram
  • Right bundle branch block with left bundle branch block
  • Right bundle branch block, anterior fascicular block AND incomplete left bundle branch block
  • Right bundle branch block, anterior fascicular block AND incomplete posterior fascicular block
  • Right bundle branch block, anterior fascicular block AND posterior fascicular block
  • Right bundle branch block, posterior fascicular block AND incomplete anterior fascicular block
  • Right bundle branch block, posterior fascicular block AND incomplete left bundle branch 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
      • bifascicular (cardiac)
    • Block, blocked
      • bundle-branch (complete) (false) (incomplete)
        • bilateral
    • Block, blocked
      • bundle-branch (complete) (false) (incomplete)
        • left
          • with right bundle branch block
    • Block, blocked
      • bundle-branch (complete) (false) (incomplete)
        • left
          • incomplete
            • with right bundle branch block
    • Block, blocked
      • bundle-branch (complete) (false) (incomplete)
        • right
          • with
            • left bundle branch block
    • Block, blocked
      • bundle-branch (complete) (false) (incomplete)
        • right
          • with
            • left fascicular block
    • Block, blocked
      • heart
        • bundle branch
          • bilateral
    • Block, blocked
      • intraventricular (nonspecific)
        • bundle branch
          • bilateral

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 I45.2 to ICD-9-CMHistory

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

ICD-9-CM
426.51 Rt bbb/lft post fasc blk
Approximate The match is approximate rather than exact.
ICD-9-CM
426.52 Rt bbb/lft ant fasc blk
Approximate The match is approximate rather than exact.
ICD-9-CM
426.53 Bilat bb block NEC
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 I45.2Overview

Is I45.2 (Other conduction disorders) a billable code?

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

What MS-DRG does I45.2 group to?

When bifascicular block 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 I45.2?

Under the General Equivalence Mappings, bifascicular block converts to ICD-9-CM 426.51 (rt bbb/lft post fasc blk), 426.52 (rt bbb/lft ant fasc blk), and 426.53 (bilat bb block NEC). 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.