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U.S. ICD-10-CM · FY 2027

I76 ICD-10-CM Code: Septic arterial embolism

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

Code definition

Official description

I76

Septic arterial embolism

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

Classification

Where I76 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 I76

    Septic arterial embolism

  4. 4

    Code I76

    Septic arterial embolism

Documentation details

Notes for this code

Inclusion terms

No inclusion terms are listed for I76.

Code first

  • underlying infection, such as:
  • infective endocarditis (I33.0)
  • lung abscess (J85.-)

Use additional code

  • code to identify the site of the embolism (I74.-)

Excludes1

Conditions that should not be reported together with this code.

No Excludes1 note is listed for I76.

Excludes2

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

  • septic pulmonary embolism (I26.01, I26.90)

Transparency

Source and release

Data release

U.S. ICD-10-CM · FY 2027

Effective date

Oct 1, 2026

Publisher

Vero Scribe Inc.

This reference is generated from Vero’s ICD-10-CM description, hierarchy, and code-note dataset. The visible content and structured data share that source.

Review the CDC/NCHS ICD-10-CM source

Code-specific guidance

Frequently asked questions

What does ICD-10-CM code I76 mean?

I76 is the FY 2027 U.S. ICD-10-CM code for “Septic arterial embolism.”

Is I76 a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code?

Yes. In the FY 2027 reference data used on this page, I76 has no child codes and is presented as a billable/specific code. Always confirm the active code set and payer requirements before use.

Where is I76 located in ICD-10-CM?

I76 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 I76, Septic arterial embolism.

What coding notes are listed for I76?

No inclusion terms are listed for I76 in this reference record. Code-first instructions: underlying infection, such as:; infective endocarditis (I33.0); lung abscess (J85.-). Additional-code instructions: code to identify the site of the embolism (I74.-). No Excludes1 note is listed. Excludes2 notes: septic pulmonary embolism (I26.01, I26.90).

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