U.S. ICD-10-CM · FY 2027

I74 ICD-10-CM Code: Arterial embolism and thrombosis

A clear reference for the official code description, hierarchy, and related coding information from the FY 2027 U.S. release.

Code definition

Official description

I74

Arterial embolism and thrombosis

ICD-10-CM diagnosis code · United States clinical modification

Classification

Where I74 sits

  1. 1

    Chapter 9

    Diseases of the circulatory system (I00-I99)

  2. 2

    Section

    Diseases of arteries, arterioles and capillaries (I70-I79)

  3. 3

    Category I74

    Arterial embolism and thrombosis

  4. 4

    Code I74

    Arterial embolism and thrombosis

More specific choices

Codes under I74

I74 is a non-billable category. Choose the child code that best matches the documented diagnosis.

I74.0

Embolism and thrombosis of abdominal aorta

I74.1

Embolism and thrombosis of other and unspecified parts of aorta

I74.2

Embolism and thrombosis of arteries of the upper extremities

I74.3

Embolism and thrombosis of arteries of the lower extremities

I74.4

Embolism and thrombosis of arteries of extremities, unspecified

I74.5

Embolism and thrombosis of iliac artery

I74.8

Embolism and thrombosis of other arteries

I74.9

Embolism and thrombosis of unspecified artery

Documentation details

Notes for this code

Inclusion terms

No inclusion terms are listed for I74.

Code first

  • embolism and thrombosis complicating abortion or ectopic or molar pregnancy (O00-O07, O08.2)
  • embolism and thrombosis complicating pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperium (O88.-)

Use additional code

No “use additional code” instruction is listed for I74.

Excludes1

Conditions that should not be reported together with this code.

No Excludes1 note is listed for I74.

Excludes2

Conditions not included here that may be reported separately when present.

  • 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)

Transparency

Source and release

Data release

U.S. ICD-10-CM · FY 2027

Effective date

Oct 1, 2026

Publisher

Vero Scribe Inc.

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Code-specific guidance

Frequently asked questions

What does ICD-10-CM code I74 mean?

I74 is the FY 2027 U.S. ICD-10-CM code for “Arterial embolism and thrombosis.”

Is I74 a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code?

No. I74 has more specific child codes in the FY 2027 reference data. Select the code that matches the documentation and confirm the active code set and payer requirements.

Where is I74 located in ICD-10-CM?

I74 is listed in Chapter 9, Diseases of the circulatory system (I00-I99), within Diseases of arteries, arterioles and capillaries (I70-I79) (I70–I79), under category I74, Arterial embolism and thrombosis.

What coding notes are listed for I74?

No inclusion terms are listed for I74 in this reference record. Code-first instructions: embolism and thrombosis complicating abortion or ectopic or molar pregnancy (O00-O07, O08.2); embolism and thrombosis complicating pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperium (O88.-). No Excludes1 note is listed. Excludes2 notes: 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).

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