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    ICD-10-CM Code For Arterial Embolism And Thrombosis: Group Overview

    The International Classification of Diseases, Tenth Revision, Clinical Modification (ICD-10-CM) code group I74 includes acute arterial embolism and thrombosis diagnoses that cover occlusion of arterial vessels by thrombus or embolus leading to ischemia of limbs or organs. These ICD-10-CM diagnosis codes are used to document clinical scenarios such as acute limb ischemia, organ infarction due to arterial blockage, and to capture extent of arterial involvement and laterality. Accurate coding within the ICD-10-CM I74 group supports proper claim adjudication.

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    ICD-10-CM I74: Arterial Embolism And Thrombosis Overview

    The ICD-10-CM I74 group describes arterial embolism and thrombosis, acute vascular occlusions affecting arteries and their branches. These diagnoses target arterial blood flow interruptions that can cause ischemia in limbs and organs. Accurate coding matters for appropriate claim adjudication and reflects the clinical severity and resource use associated with acute occlusive events.

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    When to Use

    Use codes from this group when documenting acute arterial occlusion confirmed by clinical exam, imaging, or intraoperative findings that explain ischemic symptoms. Select the code that matches the specific arterial location, laterality, and any documented complications or associated ischemic injury.

    ICD-10-CM Codes

    11 rows

    ICD-10-CM CodeDescription
    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
    I74.2Embolism 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

    DRG Codes

    5 rows

    DRG CodeDescription
    299Peripheral Vascular Disorders with MCC
    300Peripheral Vascular Disorders with CC
    301Peripheral Vascular Disorders without CC/MCC
    791Prematurity with Major Problems
    793Full Term Neonate with Major Problems

    Typical Clinical Scenarios

    • An elderly patient with sudden onset of severe pain, pallor, pulselessness, paresthesia, and paralysis in the right lower extremity presents to the emergency department after a witnessed atrial fibrillation episode. Vascular exam and Doppler ultrasound suggest acute arterial occlusion requiring emergent evaluation for thrombectomy or thrombolysis; a code from this group is assigned for acute embolic or thrombotic occlusion of the lower limb artery. Typical codes: I74.3, I74.4
    • A middle-aged patient with known peripheral artery disease and prior limb ischemia has progressive rest pain and nonhealing ulcers over weeks despite medical therapy; angiography shows chronic thrombosis with collateral formation of multiple leg arteries. This chronic or subacute arterial thrombosis causing ongoing tissue ischemia is coded from this group to reflect the chronic arterial occlusive process contributing to limb-threatening ischemia. Typical codes: I74.2, I74.5
    • A hospitalized patient with recent coronary artery bypass grafting develops acute loss of perfusion in a distal finger with coolness and absent capillary refill; the team documents acute embolism of an upper extremity artery as a postoperative complication. The postprocedural arterial embolic event or thrombosis is coded from this group to capture the complication affecting the upper limb. Typical codes: I74.01, I74.09

    Related Codes

    I70-ATHEROSCLEROSIS

    ICD-10-CM Code For Atherosclerosis: Group Overview

    I71-AORTIC-ANEURYSM-AND-DISSECTION

    ICD-10-CM Code For Aortic Aneurysm And Dissection: Group Overview

    I72-OTHER-ANEURYSM-PERIPHERAL-ARTERIES

    ICD-10-CM Code For Other Aneurysm: Group Overview

    I73-OTHER-PERIPHERAL-VASCULAR-DISEASES

    ICD-10-CM Code For Other Peripheral Vascular Diseases: Group Overview

    I75-ATHEROEMBOLISM

    ICD-10-CM Code For Atheroembolism: Group Overview

    I76-SEPTIC-ARTERIAL-EMBOLISM

    ICD-10-CM Code For Septic Arterial Embolism: Group Overview

    I77-OTHER-DISORDERS-OF-ARTERIES-AND-ARTERIOLES

    ICD-10-CM Code For Other Disorders Of Arteries And Arterioles: Group Overview

    I78-DISEASES-OF-CAPILLARIES

    ICD-10-CM Code For Diseases Of Capillaries: Group Overview

    I79-DISORDERS-OF-ARTERIES-ARTERIOLES-CAPILLARIES

    ICD-10-CM Code For Disorders Of Arteries Arterioles And Capillaries In Diseases Classified Elsewhere: Group Overview

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    References

    1. 1.CPT® Codes and Descriptions. AAPC. Retrieved Aug 11, 2026.Maintains the CPT code set's official descriptions and guidelines, licensed from the American Medical Association, used as the definitional source for CPT codes on this page.
    2. 2.HCPCS Quarterly Update. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Retrieved Aug 11, 2026.CMS's quarterly release of HCPCS Level II codes and short/long descriptors, the source for HCPCS code definitions and update history.
    3. 3.ICD-10-CM Full Code List. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Retrieved Aug 11, 2026.CMS's complete ICD-10-CM diagnosis code list, used to cross-reference diagnosis codes associated with this procedure or service.
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