2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code I75Atheroembolism

ICD-10-CM Codes›I00–I99›I70-I79›I75

ICD-10-CM I75
CMSSource: CMS FY 2026 ICD-10-CM dataset · Effective Oct 1, 2025 – Sep 30, 2026

I75 is a non-billable ICD-10-CM category code for atheroembolism, so it cannot be submitted on claims. Use a more specific code from this category instead, such as I75.011, I75.012, I75.013, and I75.019.

Code Identity

ICD-10-CM Code
I75
Billable Status
No — Non-Billable Category
Code Describes
Atheroembolism
Chapter
I70-I79
Diseases of arteries, arterioles and capillaries

Code Classification

ChapterI00–I99Diseases of the circulatory system
SectionI70-I79Diseases of arteries, arterioles and capillaries
CategoryI75Atheroembolism
This CodeI75Atheroembolism

Specific Coding for AtheroembolismOverview

Non-specific codes like I75 require more characters. Use one of these billable codes instead:

  • I75.0 for Atheroembolism of extremities

  • I75.01 for Atheroembolism of upper extremity

  • I75.02 for Atheroembolism of lower extremity

  • I75.8 for Atheroembolism of other sites

  • Use I75.81 for Atheroembolism of kidney

  • Use I75.89 for Atheroembolism of other site

Tabular List NotesGuidance

Coding notes and annotation back-references applicable to this code.

Includes

  • atherothrombotic microembolism
  • cholesterol embolism

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 I75Overview

Is I75 (Atheroembolism) a billable code?

No. This is a category header that groups the codes for atheroembolism, and headers cannot be submitted on claims. Claims for atheroembolism need a more specific code from this category, such as I75.011, I75.012, and I75.013.