2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code I75.81Atheroembolism of kidney

ICD-10-CM Codes›I00–I99›I70-I79›I75

ICD-10-CM I75.81
CMSSource: CMS FY 2026 ICD-10-CM dataset · Effective Oct 1, 2025 – Sep 30, 2026

I75.81 is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for atheroembolism of kidney. It is valid on HIPAA claims for fiscal year 2026 (October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026) and groups to MS-DRG 698 through 700. Coders also document this condition as atheroembolism of bilateral renal arteries. In AHRQ's Clinical Classifications Software (CCSR), this diagnosis falls under Aortic and peripheral arterial embolism or thrombosis.

Code Identity

ICD-10-CM Code
I75.81
Billable Status
Yes — Valid for Submission
Code Describes
Atheroembolism of kidney
Short Description
Atheroembolism of kidney
Same as the full description in the CMS dataset.
Parent Code
I75.8
Atheroembolism of other sites

Code Classification

ChapterI00–I99Diseases of the circulatory system
SectionI70-I79Diseases of arteries, arterioles and capillaries
CategoryI75Atheroembolism
This CodeI75.81Atheroembolism of kidney

Approximate SynonymsGuidance

Alternate terms and clinical phrases that map to this code.

  • Atheroembolism of bilateral renal arteries
  • Atheroembolism of left renal artery
  • Atheroembolism of renal arteries
  • Atheroembolism of right renal artery
  • Renal artery embolism

Tabular List NotesGuidance

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

Use Additional Code

  • code for any associated acute kidney failure and chronic kidney disease N17 N18

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.

    • Atheroembolism
      • of
        • kidney

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 I75.81 to ICD-9-CMHistory

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

ICD-9-CM
445.81 Atheroembolism, kidney
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 I75.81Overview

Is I75.81 (Atheroembolism of other sites) a billable code?

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

What MS-DRG does I75.81 group to?

When atheroembolism of kidney is the principal diagnosis on an inpatient stay, it groups to MS-DRG 698, 699, 700, with relative weights from 0.6899 to 1.6544 depending on complications. Higher weights mean higher Medicare reimbursement.

What is the ICD-9 equivalent of I75.81?

Under the General Equivalence Mappings, atheroembolism of kidney converts to ICD-9-CM 445.81 (atheroembolism, kidney). 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.