I77.71 – Dissection of carotid artery
ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Diseases of arteries, arterioles and capillaries
ICD-10-CM code
I77.71
- Code
I77.71(claims format:I7771)- Description
- Dissection of carotid artery
- 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
- I77 › I77.7
Notes inherited from parent codes
Instructional notes at a category or block level apply to every code below it.
I77 – Other disorders of arteries and arterioles
Excludes2 (not included here):
I77.7 – Other arterial dissection
Index terms for I77.71
Entries in the ICD-10-CM alphabetic index that lead to this code:
Related codes in I77.7
- I77.70 – Dissection of unspecified arteryBillable
- I77.72 – Dissection of iliac arteryBillable
- I77.73 – Dissection of renal arteryBillable
- I77.74 – Dissection of vertebral arteryBillable
- I77.75 – Dissection of other precerebral arteriesBillable
- I77.76 – Dissection of artery of upper extremityBillable
- I77.77 – Dissection of artery of lower extremityBillable
- I77.79 – Dissection of other specified arteryBillable
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10 code I77.71?
I77.71 is the ICD-10-CM code for dissection of carotid artery, in the block I70-I79 (Diseases of arteries, arterioles and capillaries).
Is I77.71 a billable code?
Yes. I77.71 is a billable/specific code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
What category does I77.71 belong to?
It belongs to category I77 – Other disorders of arteries and arterioles.
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.