2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code I74.01Saddle embolus of abdominal aorta

ICD-10-CM Codes›I00–I99›I70-I79›I74

ICD-10-CM I74.01
CMSSource: CMS FY 2026 ICD-10-CM dataset · Effective Oct 1, 2025 – Sep 30, 2026

I74.01 is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for saddle embolus of abdominal aorta. It is valid on HIPAA claims for fiscal year 2026 (October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026) and groups to MS-DRG 299 through 301. Coders also document this condition as aortic bifurcation syndrome. In AHRQ's Clinical Classifications Software (CCSR), this diagnosis falls under Aortic and peripheral arterial embolism or thrombosis.

Code Identity

ICD-10-CM Code
I74.01
Billable Status
Yes — Valid for Submission
Code Describes
Saddle embolus of abdominal aorta
Short Description
Saddle embolus of abdominal aorta
Same as the full description in the CMS dataset.
Parent Code
I74.0
Embolism and thrombosis of abdominal aorta

Code Classification

ChapterI00–I99Diseases of the circulatory system
SectionI70-I79Diseases of arteries, arterioles and capillaries
CategoryI74Arterial embolism and thrombosis
This CodeI74.01Saddle embolus of abdominal aorta

Approximate SynonymsGuidance

Alternate terms and clinical phrases that map to this code.

  • Aortic bifurcation syndrome

Index to Diseases and InjuriesGuidance

Alphabetical index entries that point to this code.

External Cause of Injuries IndexGuidance

References for this code in the External Cause of Injuries Index.

    • Embolism(multiple) (paradoxical)
      • aorta, aortic
        • abdominal
          • saddle
    • Embolism(multiple) (paradoxical)
      • aorta, aortic
        • saddle
    • Embolism(multiple) (paradoxical)
      • saddle
        • abdominal aorta
    • Saddle
      • embolus
        • abdominal aorta
    • Thrombosis, thrombotic(bland) (multiple) (progressive) (silent) (vessel)
      • aorta, aortic
        • abdominal
          • saddle
    • Thrombosis, thrombotic(bland) (multiple) (progressive) (silent) (vessel)
      • aorta, aortic
        • saddle

Clinical ClassificationClinical

AHRQ’s CCSR groups this code into broader clinical categories.

CCSR CIR030
Aortic and peripheral arterial embolism or thrombosis
Default principal diagnosis: inpatient Yes · outpatient Yes

Convert I74.01 to ICD-9-CMHistory

The closest ICD-9-CM equivalents under the General Equivalence Mappings.

ICD-9-CM
444.01 Saddle embolus abd aorta
Exact Match The mapping is direct, with no qualifiers.

Code HistoryHistory

FY 2016AddedAdded to the ICD-10-CM code setEffective October 1, 2015, the first year of ICD-10-CM.
FY 2017–2025No changes
FY 2026CurrentCurrent code set, no changesEffective October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.

Questions About I74.01Overview

Is I74.01 (Embolism and thrombosis of abdominal aorta) a billable code?

Yes. This is a billable ICD-10-CM code, specific enough to report saddle embolus of abdominal aorta on HIPAA-covered claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.

What MS-DRG does I74.01 group to?

When saddle embolus of abdominal aorta is the principal diagnosis on an inpatient stay, it groups to MS-DRG 299, 300, 301, with relative weights from 0.7197 to 1.6327 depending on complications. Higher weights mean higher Medicare reimbursement.

What is the ICD-9 equivalent of I74.01?

Under the General Equivalence Mappings, saddle embolus of abdominal aorta converts to ICD-9-CM 444.01 (saddle embolus abd aorta). The mapping is a direct match.

Footnotes

[1] Chronic - a chronic condition code indicates a condition lasting 12 months or longer and its effect on the patient based on one or both of the following criteria:

  • The condition results in the need for ongoing intervention with medical products,treatment, services, and special equipment
  • The condition places limitations on self-care, independent living, and social interactions.