ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code (2025)
Official Description for I76
Septic arterial embolism
Coding Notes & Guidelines for I76
Excludes2: Not Included Here
septic pulmonary embolism (I26.01, I26.90)
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.-)
About ICD-10-CM Code I76 (Septic arterial embolism)
ICD-10-CM code I76 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 I76 became effective on October 1, 2024.
This page provides detailed information about I76 - Septic arterial embolism. 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 Septic arterial embolism.