I74.4
Billable codeEmbolism and thrombosis of arteries of extremities, unspecified
The ICD-10 code for embolism and thrombosis of arteries of extremities, unspecified is I74.4.
Clinical notes
Also known as
Alternate wording, synonyms, or specific conditions that fall under this code, listed to help confirm you've picked the right one.
- Peripheral arterial embolism NOS
Documentation support
General coding-documentation guidance — not a substitute for payer-specific requirements or professional coding judgment.
- •This code describes an unspecified presentation. If the medical record documents a more specific detail (e.g. laterality, type, or affected site), a more specific sibling code should be used instead — see Related codes below.
- •As a general rule, code to the highest level of specificity supported by the documentation in the medical record.
Related codes in this category
- I74.0Embolism and thrombosis of abdominal aortanon-billable header
- I74.1Embolism and thrombosis of other and unspecified parts of aortanon-billable header
- I74.2Embolism and thrombosis of arteries of the upper extremities
- I74.3Embolism and thrombosis of arteries of the lower extremities
- I74.5Embolism and thrombosis of iliac artery
- I74.8Embolism and thrombosis of other arteries
- I74.9Embolism and thrombosis of unspecified artery
- I74.4Embolism and thrombosis of arteries of extremities, unspecified
ICD-9-CM equivalent
Informational only — GEM mappings are approximate, not guaranteed one-to-one equivalents. Verify before use in billing.
- 44422Approximate match
Associated MS-DRGs
I74.4 can serve as the principal diagnosis for these Medicare Severity Diagnosis-Related Groups.
Informational only — actual DRG assignment also depends on procedures, complications/comorbidities (CC/MCC), discharge status, and payer-specific rules not reflected here.