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I21.4

Billable

Non-ST elevation (NSTEMI) myocardial infarction

Non-ST elevation (NSTEMI) myocardial infarction

Status

Billable / Specific

Block

I20-I25

Parent Code

I21

ICD-11 Mapping

1 equivalent

Coding Notes

Inclusion Terms

Alternative clinical terms for this condition

  • Acute subendocardial myocardial infarction
  • Non-Q wave myocardial infarction NOS
  • Nontransmural myocardial infarction NOS
  • Type 1 non-ST elevation myocardial infarction

Includes

Conditions included under this code

  • cardiac infarction
  • coronary (artery) embolism
  • coronary (artery) occlusion
  • coronary (artery) rupture
  • coronary (artery) thrombosis
  • infarction of heart, myocardium, or ventricle
  • myocardial infarction specified as acute or with a stated duration of 4 weeks (28 days) or less from onset

Code Also

A second code may be required; sequencing depends on circumstances

Related Codes(7)
ICD-11 Equivalents(1)

ICD-11 Equivalents

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Corresponding ICD-11 codes from the WHO crosswalk mapping

Also Known As / Clinical Terms(103)

SNOMED CT

Clinical Terms

  • Acute non-Q wave infarction - widespread
  • Acute myocardial infarction of anterior wall involving right ventricle
  • Electrocardiographic subendocardial infarct
  • ECG: myocardial infarction
  • Electrocardiogram finding of infarction
  • Acute non-ST segment elevation myocardial infarction
  • Acute non-Q wave infarction - anterolateral
  • Acute subendocardial myocardial infarction
  • Acute myocardial infarction of anterolateral wall
  • EKG: myocardial infarction
  • nqmi
  • Postoperative subendocardial myocardial infarction
  • Non-Q wave myocardial infarction (disorder)
  • Type 1 non-ST elevation myocardial infarction
  • Electrocardiographic myocardial infarction
  • Isolated right ventricular myocardial infarction
  • Acute anterior non-ST segment elevation myocardial infarction with right ventricular involvement
  • Acute widespread myocardial infarction
  • Acute myocardial infarction of diaphragmatic wall
  • Acute non-Q wave infarction - inferolateral
  • Acute non-Q wave infarction - inferior
  • NSTEMI - Non-ST segment elevation MI
  • Subendocardial myocardial infarction
  • infarction myocardial non q wave
  • Acute non-Q wave infarction - anteroseptal
  • Acute myocardial infarction of anterior wall with right ventricular involvement
  • Non-Q wave myocardial infarction NOS
  • Acute non-Q wave infarction - lateral
  • nqwmi
  • non q-wave myocardial infarction
  • EKG: subendocardial infarct
  • Acute inferior myocardial infarction
  • Acute anteroseptal myocardial infarction
  • Acute myocardial infarction of right ventricle
  • Acute non-ST segment elevation myocardial infarction of right ventricle
  • Acute anterolateral myocardial infarction
  • Nontransmural myocardial infarction NOS
  • Acute myocardial infarction of inferolateral wall
  • Acute anterior non-ST segment elevation myocardial infarction
  • Acute right ventricular myocardial infarction
  • Acute inferior non-ST segment elevation myocardial infarction
  • non-q wave myocardial infarction
  • Acute inferior non-ST segment elevation myocardial infarction of right ventricle
  • Acute myocardial infarction of inferior wall
  • Acute non-Q wave infarction
  • Acute inferolateral myocardial infarction
  • ECG: subendocardial infarct
  • Acute subendocardial infarction
  • non q wave myocardial infarction
  • Postoperative myocardial infarction
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for non-st elevation (nstemi) myocardial infarction?

The ICD-10-CM code for non-st elevation (nstemi) myocardial infarction is I21.4. The full clinical description is "Non-ST elevation (NSTEMI) myocardial infarction". I21.4 is a billable/specific code that can be used on insurance claims and medical billing.

What does ICD-10 code I21.4 mean?

ICD-10-CM code I21.4 represents “Non-ST elevation (NSTEMI) myocardial infarction”. It is classified under Chapter 9: Diseases of the Circulatory System and is a billable/specific code that can be used on a claim.

Is I21.4 a billable code?

Yes, I21.4 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code and can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a medical claim.

What chapter is I21.4 in?

I21.4 is in Chapter 9: Diseases of the Circulatory System (codes I00-I99).

Are additional codes required with I21.4?

Yes, when using I21.4, also report: 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).

What SNOMED CT codes does I21.4 map to?

I21.4 maps to 27 SNOMED CT concepts: 1204155000, 1204154001, 70211005, 62695002, 73795002, and 22 more. SNOMED CT is a clinical terminology used in electronic health records.

What are the UMLS CUIs for I21.4?

I21.4 is linked to 5 UMLS Concept Unique Identifiers: C0494580, C0542269, C1561921, C1400511, C4509200. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.

How does I21.4 relate to ICF functioning codes?

ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like non-st elevation (nstemi) myocardial infarction affect a person's functioning — body functions, activities, participation, and environmental factors. AutoICD provides ICF Core Sets for 12+ conditions and can map clinical text to ICF categories automatically. Browse the ICF directory to explore functioning codes.

What is the ICD-11 equivalent of I21.4?

I21.4 maps to the ICD-11 code: BA41.Z (Acute myocardial infarction, unspecified).

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Includes SNOMED Clinical Terms® (SNOMED CT®) used by permission of SNOMED International. Includes content from the UMLS Metathesaurus, courtesy of the U.S. National Library of Medicine.