2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code I77.5Necrosis of artery

ICD-10-CM Codes›I00–I99›I70-I79›I77

ICD-10-CM I77.5
CMSSource: CMS FY 2026 ICD-10-CM dataset · Effective Oct 1, 2025 – Sep 30, 2026

I77.5 is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for necrosis of artery. 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. In AHRQ's Clinical Classifications Software (CCSR), this diagnosis falls under Other specified and unspecified circulatory disease.

Code Identity

ICD-10-CM Code
I77.5
Billable Status
Yes — Valid for Submission
Code Describes
Necrosis of artery
Short Description
Necrosis of artery
Same as the full description in the CMS dataset.
Parent Code
I77
Other disorders of arteries and arterioles

Code Classification

ChapterI00–I99Diseases of the circulatory system
SectionI70-I79Diseases of arteries, arterioles and capillaries
CategoryI77Other disorders of arteries and arterioles
This CodeI77.5Necrosis of artery

Approximate SynonymsGuidance

Alternate terms and clinical phrases that map to this code.

  • Necrosis of artery

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.

    • Arteriolitis
      • necrotizing, kidney
    • Necrosis, necrotic(ischemic)
      • artery

Clinical ClassificationClinical

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

CCSR CIR032
Other specified and unspecified circulatory disease
Default principal diagnosis: inpatient Yes · outpatient Yes

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Convert I77.5 to ICD-9-CMHistory

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

ICD-9-CM
447.5 Necrosis of artery
Approximate The match is approximate rather than exact.

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 I77.5Overview

Is I77.5 (Other disorders of arteries and arterioles) a billable code?

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

What MS-DRG does I77.5 group to?

When necrosis of artery 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 I77.5?

Under the General Equivalence Mappings, necrosis of artery converts to ICD-9-CM 447.5 (necrosis of artery). The mapping is approximate, so confirm the match fits the documentation.

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.