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# I25.83 Coronary atherosclerosis due to lipid rich plaque

ICD-10-CM · [CMS code reference](#source)

**Official ICD-10-CM description:** Coronary atherosclerosis due to lipid rich plaque

## Coding notes

From the ICD-10-CM FY2027 (effective October 1, 2026) tabular list. Notes on a parent code or category apply here too.

### Excludes2

Not part of this code, but both can be coded when both are documented.

-   non-ischemic myocardial injury (I5A)

### Code first

Code the underlying condition first, then this code.

-   coronary atherosclerosis (I25.1-, I25.7-, I25.81-)

### Use additional code

Add a second code for the following, when documented.

-   code to identify:
-   chronic total occlusion of coronary artery ([I25.82](https://billingbrief.com/icd10/i25.82/))
-   exposure to environmental tobacco smoke (Z77.22)
-   history of tobacco dependence ([Z87.891](https://billingbrief.com/icd10/z87.891/))
-   occupational exposure to environmental tobacco smoke (Z57.31)
-   tobacco dependence (F17.-)
-   tobacco use ([Z72.0](https://billingbrief.com/icd10/z72.0/))

### Code also

A second code may be needed. Sequencing depends on the encounter.

-   the presence of hypertension ([I10](https://billingbrief.com/icd10/i10/)\-I1A)

## Related codes

-   [`I25.810` Atherosclerosis of coronary artery bypass graft(s) without angina pectoris ICD-10-CM](https://billingbrief.com/icd10/i25.810/)
-   [`I25.811` Atherosclerosis of native coronary artery of transplanted heart without angina pectoris ICD-10-CM](https://billingbrief.com/icd10/i25.811/)
-   [`I25.812` Atherosclerosis of bypass graft of coronary artery of transplanted heart without angina… ICD-10-CM](https://billingbrief.com/icd10/i25.812/)
-   [`I25.82` Chronic total occlusion of coronary artery ICD-10-CM](https://billingbrief.com/icd10/i25.82/)
-   [`I25.84` Coronary atherosclerosis due to calcified coronary lesion ICD-10-CM](https://billingbrief.com/icd10/i25.84/)
-   [`I25.85` Chronic coronary microvascular dysfunction ICD-10-CM](https://billingbrief.com/icd10/i25.85/)
-   [`I25.89` Other forms of chronic ischemic heart disease ICD-10-CM](https://billingbrief.com/icd10/i25.89/)
-   [`I25.9` Chronic ischemic heart disease, unspecified ICD-10-CM](https://billingbrief.com/icd10/i25.9/)

## Common questions

### Is I25.83 a billable code?

Yes. I25.83 is a billable ICD-10-CM code in the ICD-10-CM FY2027 (effective October 1, 2026) code set.

## From the source

Official description from [CMS](https://www.cms.gov/medicare/coding-billing/icd-10-codes).
ICD-10-CM FY2027 (effective October 1, 2026).

Code set

ICD-10-CM

Category

I25 Chronic ischemic heart disease

Chapter

Diseases of the circulatory system

Billable

Yes

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