Atheroembolism (I75) ICD-10-CM
The I75 code range covers atheroembolism with 15 ICD-10-CM diagnosis codes. 10 of them are billable and valid for claim submission in fiscal year 2027, and the category headers group them but cannot themselves be billed.
Includes
This note appears immediately under a three character code title to further define, or give examples of, the content of the category.
- atherothrombotic microembolism
- cholesterol embolism
Codes in the I75 Range 15 codes · 10 billable
- I75 AtheroembolismNon-billable
- I75.0 Atheroembolism of extremitiesNon-billable
- I75.01 Atheroembolism of upper extremityNon-billable
- I75.011 Atheroembolism of right upper extremity
- I75.012 Atheroembolism of left upper extremity
- I75.013 Atheroembolism of bilateral upper extremities
- I75.019 Atheroembolism of unspecified upper extremity
- I75.02 Atheroembolism of lower extremityNon-billable
- I75.021 Atheroembolism of right lower extremity
- I75.022 Atheroembolism of left lower extremity
- I75.023 Atheroembolism of bilateral lower extremities
- I75.029 Atheroembolism of unspecified lower extremity
- I75.8 Atheroembolism of other sitesNon-billable
- I75.81 Atheroembolism of kidney
- I75.89 Atheroembolism of other site
Clinical Terms in This Code Range
Definitions from the National Library of Medicine for conditions coded in the I75 range.
Atheroembolism of Kidney
A cholesterol plaque embolus that has become lodged in the renal vasculature.
Embolism, Cholesterol
Blocking of a blood vessel by CHOLESTEROL-rich atheromatous deposits, generally occurring in the flow from a large artery to small arterial branches. It is also called arterial-arterial embolization or atheroembolism which may be spontaneous or iatrogenic. Patients with spontaneous atheroembolism often have painful, cyanotic digits of acute onset.
About the I75 Code Range
Atheroembolism occurs when cholesterol-rich deposits block a blood vessel, generally traveling from a large artery into smaller branches.
I75.0 groups cases affecting the arms or legs. Its subdivisions separate the upper extremity from the lower extremity, then distinguish right, left, both, or an unspecified side. I75.8 groups other sites, distinguishing the kidney from another site.
Questions About This Page
How many billable codes are in the I75 range?
Of the 15 codes in this range, 10 are billable and valid for claim submission from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027. Category header codes group them but cannot be reported on claims.
What does the I75 range classify?
The range classifies atheroembolism. Each code links to its own reference page with billing status, MS-DRG grouping, coding notes, and clinical information.
Related References
Source: CMS FY 2027 ICD-10-CM Tabular List and order file, effective October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.
