1 ICD-9-CM 751.7 is a billable medical code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a reimbursement claim, however, 751.7 should only be used for claims with a date of service on or before September 30, 2015. 2  For claims with a date of service on or after October 1, 2015, use an equivalent ICD-10-CM code (or codes).
The myocardium is located between the endocardium and the visceral layer of the serous membrane (epicardium) of the heart.
The myocardium receives its blood supply from the two large coronary arteries and their branches. Occlusion of one or more of these blood vessels (coronary occlusion) is one of the major causes of myocardial infarction.