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I76 – Septic arterial embolism

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

Billable code

ICD-10-CM code I76

Code: I76 (claims format: I76)
Description: Septic arterial embolism
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

Notes for I76

Excludes2 (not included here):

septic pulmonary embolism (I26.01, I26.90)

Code first:

underlying infection, such as:
infective endocarditis (I33.0)
lung abscess (J85.-)

Use additional code:

code to identify the site of the embolism (I74.-)

Index terms for I76

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

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code I76?

I76 is the ICD-10-CM code for septic arterial embolism, in the block I70-I79 (Diseases of arteries, arterioles and capillaries).

Is I76 a billable code?

Yes. I76 is a billable/specific code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.

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.