I75.81 – Atheroembolism of kidney

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

Billable code

ICD-10-CM code I75.81
Code
I75.81 (claims format: I7581)
Description
Atheroembolism of kidney
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
I75 › I75.8

Notes for I75.81

Use additional code:
  • code for any associated acute kidney failure and chronic kidney disease (N17.-, N18.-)

Notes inherited from parent codes

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

I75 – Atheroembolism

Includes:
  • atherothrombotic microembolism
  • cholesterol embolism

Index terms for I75.81

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

Related codes in I75.8

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code I75.81?

I75.81 is the ICD-10-CM code for atheroembolism of kidney, in the block I70-I79 (Diseases of arteries, arterioles and capillaries).

Is I75.81 a billable code?

Yes. I75.81 is a billable/specific code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.

What category does I75.81 belong to?

It belongs to category I75 – Atheroembolism.

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.