I74.8 vs N28.0
I74.8 (Embolism and thrombosis of other arteries) compared with N28.0 (Ischemia and infarction of kidney), 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 N28.0: “renal embolism and thrombosis (N28.0)”
Excludes2 marks distinct conditions — both may be reported when both are documented.
Side by side
| I74.8Embolism and thrombosis of other arteries | N28.0Ischemia and infarction of kidney | |
|---|---|---|
| Billing status | Billable | Billable |
| Classification | I00-I99 — Diseases of the Circulatory System (I00-I99) | N00-N99 — Diseases of the Genitourinary System (N00-N99) |
| Definition | Embolism and thrombosis of other arteries is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code (I74.8). | Ischemia and infarction of kidney is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code (N28.0). |
| Includes | embolic infarction embolic occlusion thrombotic infarction thrombotic occlusion | Renal artery embolism Renal artery obstruction Renal artery occlusion Renal artery thrombosis |
| 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.-) | — |
Derived from the official CMS ICD-10-CM tabular data (FY2026). Not billing advice; verify sequencing rules for the encounter. All data sources