I06 vs I35
I06 (Rheumatic aortic valve diseases) compared with I35 (Nonrheumatic aortic valve disorders), from the official CMS tabular data. Both may be reported when both conditions are documented (Excludes2).
Can these codes be reported together?
Yes, when both are documented. I06 carries an Excludes2 note covering I35: “aortic valve disease not specified as rheumatic (I35.-)”
Excludes2 marks distinct conditions — both may be reported when both are documented.
Yes, when both are documented. I35 carries an Excludes2 note covering I06: “aortic valve disorder specified as rheumatic (I06.-)”
Excludes2 marks distinct conditions — both may be reported when both are documented.
Side by side
| I06Rheumatic aortic valve diseases | I35Nonrheumatic aortic valve disorders | |
|---|---|---|
| Billing status | Non-billable header | Non-billable header |
| Classification | I00-I99 — Diseases of the Circulatory System (I00-I99) | I00-I99 — Diseases of the Circulatory System (I00-I99) |
| Definition | Rheumatic aortic valve diseases is a non-billable ICD-10-CM category code (I06). | Nonrheumatic aortic valve disorders is a non-billable ICD-10-CM category code (I35). |
Derived from the official CMS ICD-10-CM tabular data (FY2026). Not billing advice; verify sequencing rules for the encounter. All data sources