I21.4

Billable

Non-ST elevation (NSTEMI) myocardial infarction

Diseases of the circulatory system (I00-I99)

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Also Known As

Acute subendocardial myocardial infarctionNon-Q wave myocardial infarction NOSNontransmural myocardial infarction NOSType 1 non-ST elevation myocardial infarction

⚠️ Excludes2

inherited from I21

Rules from parent category I21: Acute myocardial infarction

  • old myocardial infarction (I25.2)
  • postmyocardial infarction syndrome (I24.1)
  • subsequent type 1 myocardial infarction (I22.-)

📋 Code Instructions

from I21
  • code, if applicable, to identify:
  • exposure to environmental tobacco smoke (Z77.22)
  • history of tobacco dependence (Z87.891)
  • occupational exposure to environmental tobacco smoke (Z57.31)
  • status post administration of tPA (rtPA) in a different facility within the last 24 hours prior to admission to current facility (Z92.82)
  • tobacco dependence (F17.-)
  • tobacco use (Z72.0)

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Code Information

CodeI21.4
BillableYes
ParentI21
CategoryDiseases of the circulatory system (I00-I99)
Excludes10 rule(s)
Excludes23 note(s)

Data Source

CMS ICD-10-CM 2026 Tabular List

Updated October 1, 2025 (FY2026)