I78.8 – Other diseases of capillaries
ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Diseases of arteries, arterioles and capillaries
ICD-10-CM code
I78.8
- Code
I78.8(claims format:I788)- Description
- Other diseases of capillaries
- 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
- I78
Index terms for I78.8
Entries in the ICD-10-CM alphabetic index that lead to this code:
- Hemangiomatosis
- Bleeding, capillary
- Embolism, capillary
- Deformity, capillary
- Dilatation, capillaries
- Ectasia, ectasis, capillary
- Hyperpermeability, capillary
- Rupture, ruptured, capillaries
- Atonia, atony, atonic, capillary
- Thrombosis, thrombotic, capillary
- Hemorrhage, hemorrhagic, capillary
- Degeneration, degenerative, capillaries
- Disease, diseased, capillaries, specified NEC
- Increase, increased, permeability, capillaries
Related codes in I78
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10 code I78.8?
I78.8 is the ICD-10-CM code for other diseases of capillaries, in the block I70-I79 (Diseases of arteries, arterioles and capillaries).
Is I78.8 a billable code?
Yes. I78.8 is a billable/specific code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
What category does I78.8 belong to?
It belongs to category I78 – Diseases of capillaries.
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.