ICD-10-CM I74: Arterial embolism and thrombosis

ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code (2025)

Official Description for I74

Arterial embolism and thrombosis

Coding Notes & Guidelines for I74

Includes Notes
  • embolic infarction
  • embolic occlusion
  • thrombotic infarction
  • thrombotic occlusion
Excludes2: Not Included Here
  • 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)
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.-)
Inclusion Terms
  • Aortic bifurcation syndrome
  • Aortoiliac obstruction
  • Leriche's syndrome
Inclusion Terms

Peripheral arterial embolism NOS

Child Codes (More Specific Codes for I74):

I74.0 - Embolism and thrombosis of abdominal aorta I74.01 - Saddle embolus of abdominal aorta I74.09 - Other arterial embolism and thrombosis of abdominal aorta I74.1 - Embolism and thrombosis of other and unspecified parts of aorta I74.10 - Embolism and thrombosis of unspecified parts of aorta I74.11 - Embolism and thrombosis of thoracic aorta I74.19 - Embolism and thrombosis of other 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

About ICD-10-CM Code I74 (Arterial embolism and thrombosis)

ICD-10-CM code I74 is a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. The 2025 edition of ICD-10-CM I74 became effective on October 1, 2024.

This page provides detailed information about I74 - Arterial embolism and thrombosis. It includes common terminology, coding guidelines such as "Includes," "Excludes1," and "Excludes2" notes, and information on required 7th characters. Utilizing this information correctly is essential for accurate medical coding and claims submission for conditions like Arterial embolism and thrombosis.