ICD-10-CM 2027
ICD-10 code for Beer drinker's heart
From the official ICD-10-CM alphabetic index entry “Beer drinker's heart (disease)”. Page updated September 29, 2026.
About coding Beer drinker's heart
The ICD-10-CM code for Beer drinker's heart is I42.6 (Alcoholic cardiomyopathy).
Within I42 (cardiomyopathy), I42.6 is specifically for alcoholic cardiomyopathy. Related codes cover dilated cardiomyopathy (I42.0), obstructive hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (I42.1), other hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (I42.2), Endomyocardial (eosinophilic) disease (I42.3), endocardial fibroelastosis (I42.4), other restrictive cardiomyopathy (I42.5), due to drug and external agent (I42.7), other cardiomyopathies (I42.8) and 1 more.
Code first: pre-existing cardiomyopathy complicating pregnancy and puerperium (O99.4).
As a secondary diagnosis it is a CC (complication or comorbidity), which can move an inpatient stay into the "with CC" MS-DRG of its family, unless the principal diagnosis excludes it.
Common questions about Beer drinker's heart ICD-10 codes
What is the ICD-10 code for Beer drinker's heart?
- I42.6 — Alcoholic cardiomyopathy.
Is I42.6 billable?
- Yes. I42.6 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code valid for FY2027 (October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027).
Can I42.6 be used as a principal diagnosis?
- Yes. The Medicare Code Editor doesn't restrict I42.6 as a principal diagnosis.
Is I42.6 a CC or MCC?
- I42.6 is a CC (complication or comorbidity) under MS-DRG v44.0, unless excluded by the principal diagnosis.