I74.8 vs I76
I74.8 (Embolism and thrombosis of other arteries) compared with I76 (Septic arterial embolism), from the official CMS tabular data. Both may be reported when both conditions are documented (Excludes2).
Can these codes be reported together?
Yes, when both are documented. I74.8 carries an Excludes2 note covering I76: “septic embolism and thrombosis (I76)”
Excludes2 marks distinct conditions — both may be reported when both are documented.
Sequencing on the claim
1stI76 then I74.8
I76 carries a Use Additional Code instruction covering I74.8: “code to identify the site of the embolism (I74.-)”
Side by side
| I74.8Embolism and thrombosis of other arteries | I76Septic arterial embolism | |
|---|---|---|
| Billing status | Billable | Billable |
| Classification | I00-I99 — Diseases of the Circulatory System (I00-I99) | I00-I99 — Diseases of the Circulatory System (I00-I99) |
| Definition | Embolism and thrombosis of other arteries is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code (I74.8). | Septic arterial embolism is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code (I76). |
| Includes | embolic infarction embolic occlusion thrombotic infarction thrombotic occlusion | — |
| Use additional code | — | code to identify the site of the embolism (I74.-) |
| Code first | embolism and thrombosis complicating abortion or ectopic or molar pregnancy (O00-O07, O08.2) embolism and thrombosis complicating pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperium (O88.-) | underlying infection, such as: infective endocarditis (I33.0) |
Derived from the official CMS ICD-10-CM tabular data (FY2026). Not billing advice; verify sequencing rules for the encounter. All data sources