ICD-10-CM Code I76
Septic arterial embolism

Coding Notes for I76 Info for medical coders on how to properly use this ICD-10 code

codeFirst:

Underlying infection, such as:

Infective endocarditis See code I33.0

Lung abscess See code J85.-

Additional Code Note:

Use Additional Code

Use Additional Code note means a second code must be used in conjunction with this code. Codes with this note are Etiology codes and must be followed by a Manifestation code or codes.

Code to identify the site of the embolism See code I74.-

Code Type-2 Excludes:

Type-2 Excludes

Type-2 Excludes means the excluded conditions are different, although they may appear similar. A patient may have both conditions, but one does not include the other. Excludes 2 means "not coded here."

Septic pulmonary embolism (I26.01, I26.90) - instead, use code I26.01

MS-DRG Mapping

• DRG Group #299-301 - Peripheral vascular disorders with MCC.

• DRG Group #299-301 - Peripheral vascular disorders with CC.

• DRG Group #299-301 - Peripheral vascular disorders without CC or MCC.

• DRG Group #793 - Full term neonate with major problems.

Related Concepts SNOMET-CT

• Intracranial arterial septic embolism (disorder)

Coding Advice SNOMET-CT

• Consider additional code to identify specific condition or disease
• This is a manifestation code for use in a secondary position

ICD-10-CM Alphabetical Index References for 'I76 - Septic arterial embolism'

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