I74 — Arterial embolism and thrombosis
Is I74 billable?
No — I74 is a non-billable header code. I74 groups more specific codes and cannot be submitted on a claim. A valid ICD-10-CM code must be reported at the highest level of specificity available in its branch. Select one of the 11 billable codes beneath I74.
Billable codes under this header
- I74.2Embolism and thrombosis of arteries of the upper extremities
- I74.3Embolism and thrombosis of arteries of the lower extremities
- I74.4Embolism and thrombosis of arteries of extremities, unspecified
- I74.5Embolism and thrombosis of iliac artery
- I74.8Embolism and thrombosis of other arteries
- I74.9Embolism and thrombosis of unspecified artery
- I74.01Saddle embolus of abdominal aorta
- I74.09Other arterial embolism and thrombosis of abdominal aorta
- I74.10Embolism and thrombosis of unspecified parts of aorta
- I74.11Embolism and thrombosis of thoracic aorta
- I74.19Embolism and thrombosis of other parts of aorta
I74 at a glance
| Code | I74 |
|---|---|
| Description | Arterial embolism and thrombosis |
| Billable | No — header code |
| Code set | ICD-10-CM FY2027 |
| Valid for encounters | October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027 |
Code first
The underlying condition below must be sequenced before I74. I74 describes a manifestation and cannot be the principal or first-listed diagnosis.
Excludes2 — not included here
The conditions below are not part of I74, but a patient may have both at the same time. When documentation supports it, I74 and the excluded code may both be reported.
- atheroembolism (I75.-)
- basilar embolism and thrombosis (I63.0-I63.2, I65.1)
- carotid embolism and thrombosis (I63.0-I63.2, I65.2)
- cerebral embolism and thrombosis (I63.3-I63.5, I66.-)
- coronary embolism and thrombosis (I21-I25)
- mesenteric embolism and thrombosis (K55.0-)
- ophthalmic embolism and thrombosis (H34.-)
- precerebral embolism and thrombosis NOS (I63.0-I63.2, I65.9)
- pulmonary embolism and thrombosis (I26.-)
- renal embolism and thrombosis (N28.0)
- retinal embolism and thrombosis (H34.-)
- septic embolism and thrombosis (I76)
- vertebral embolism and thrombosis (I63.0-I63.2, I65.0)
Includes
Conditions classified to I74.
- embolic infarction
- embolic occlusion
- thrombotic infarction
- thrombotic occlusion
Excludes2 — not included here — inherited from Chapter 9
The conditions below are not part of I74, but a patient may have both at the same time. When documentation supports it, I74 and the excluded code may both be reported.
- certain conditions originating in the perinatal period (P04-P96)
- certain infectious and parasitic diseases (A00-B99)
- complications of pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperium (O00-O9A)
- congenital malformations, deformations, and chromosomal abnormalities (Q00-Q99)
- endocrine, nutritional and metabolic diseases (E00-E88)
- injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88)
- neoplasms (C00-D49)
- symptoms, signs and abnormal clinical and laboratory findings, not elsewhere classified (R00-R94)
- systemic connective tissue disorders (M30-M36)
- transient cerebral ischemic attacks and related syndromes (G45.-)
What codes fall under I74? (8)
- I74.0Embolism and thrombosis of abdominal aortanot billable
- I74.1Embolism and thrombosis of other and unspecified parts of aortanot billable
- I74.2Embolism and thrombosis of arteries of the upper extremities
- I74.3Embolism and thrombosis of arteries of the lower extremities
- I74.4Embolism and thrombosis of arteries of extremities, unspecified
- I74.5Embolism and thrombosis of iliac artery
- I74.8Embolism and thrombosis of other arteries
- I74.9Embolism and thrombosis of unspecified artery
How long has I74 existed?
I74 has been in ICD-10-CM since at least FY2016, the earliest fiscal year on record here.
Derived from the official order files for FY2016–FY2026. FY2017 and FY2020 publish no order file, so those years are not covered.