I74.3 – Embolism and thrombosis of arteries of the lower extremities

ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Diseases of arteries, arterioles and capillaries

Billable code

ICD-10-CM code I74.3
Code
I74.3 (claims format: I743)
Description
Embolism and thrombosis of arteries of the lower extremities
Billable
Yes – valid for HIPAA-covered transactions
Valid for
Dates of service October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027 (FY2027)
Chapter
9. Diseases of the circulatory system (I00-I99)
Block
I70-I79 Diseases of arteries, arterioles and capillaries
Parent codes
I74

Notes inherited from parent codes

Instructional notes at a category or block level apply to every code below it.

I74 – Arterial embolism and thrombosis

Includes:
  • embolic infarction
  • embolic occlusion
  • thrombotic infarction
  • thrombotic occlusion
Excludes2 (not included here):
  • atheroembolism (I75.-)
  • basilar embolism and thrombosis (I63.0-I63.2, I65.1)
  • carotid embolism and thrombosis (I63.0-I63.2, I65.2)
  • cerebral embolism and thrombosis (I63.3-I63.5, I66.-)
  • coronary embolism and thrombosis (I21-I25)
  • mesenteric embolism and thrombosis (K55.0-)
  • ophthalmic embolism and thrombosis (H34.-)
  • precerebral embolism and thrombosis NOS (I63.0-I63.2, I65.9)
  • pulmonary embolism and thrombosis (I26.-)
  • renal embolism and thrombosis (N28.0)
  • retinal embolism and thrombosis (H34.-)
  • septic embolism and thrombosis (I76)
  • vertebral embolism and thrombosis (I63.0-I63.2, I65.0)
Code first:
  • embolism and thrombosis complicating abortion or ectopic or molar pregnancy (O00-O07, O08.2)
  • embolism and thrombosis complicating pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperium (O88.-)

Index terms for I74.3

Entries in the ICD-10-CM alphabetic index that lead to this code:

Related codes in I74

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code I74.3?

I74.3 is the ICD-10-CM code for embolism and thrombosis of arteries of the lower extremities, in the block I70-I79 (Diseases of arteries, arterioles and capillaries).

Is I74.3 a billable code?

Yes. I74.3 is a billable/specific code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.

What category does I74.3 belong to?

It belongs to category I74 – Arterial embolism and thrombosis.

Source: CDC/NCHS ICD-10-CM FY2027 code files, tabular list and index. Reference only – code assignment must follow the official ICD-10-CM guidelines and documentation in the medical record.