I76
Billable codeSeptic arterial embolism
The ICD-10 code for septic arterial embolism is I76.
Clinical notes
Code first
This code represents a manifestation of an underlying disease. Coding convention requires the underlying (etiology) code to be sequenced first, with this code listed second.
Excludes2 (not included here)
An Excludes2 note means the excluded condition is not part of this one, but a patient can have both at the same time — in that case both codes may be reported together.
Use additional code
This code represents an underlying condition. When a related manifestation is also present, coding convention calls for an additional code to be listed after this one.
- code to identify the site of the embolism (I74.-)
Documentation support
General coding-documentation guidance — not a substitute for payer-specific requirements or professional coding judgment.
- •This code represents a manifestation. Documentation should identify the underlying condition, which must be coded first.
- •If the associated manifestation or related condition noted above is also documented, an additional code should be reported alongside this one.
- •As a general rule, code to the highest level of specificity supported by the documentation in the medical record.
Related codes in this category
- I70Atherosclerosisnon-billable header
- I71Aortic aneurysm and dissectionnon-billable header
- I72Other aneurysmnon-billable header
- I73Other peripheral vascular diseasesnon-billable header
- I74Arterial embolism and thrombosisnon-billable header
- I75Atheroembolismnon-billable header
- I77Other disorders of arteries and arteriolesnon-billable header
- I78Diseases of capillariesnon-billable header
- I79Disorders of arteries, arterioles and capillaries in diseases classified elsewherenon-billable header
- I76Septic arterial embolism
ICD-9-CM equivalent
Informational only — GEM mappings are approximate, not guaranteed one-to-one equivalents. Verify before use in billing.
- 449
Associated MS-DRGs
I76 can serve as the principal diagnosis for these Medicare Severity Diagnosis-Related Groups.
Informational only — actual DRG assignment also depends on procedures, complications/comorbidities (CC/MCC), discharge status, and payer-specific rules not reflected here.