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ICD-10 Code I74.01: Saddle embolus of abdominal aorta

I74.01 is a billable ICD-10 diagnosis code used to classify Saddle embolus of abdominal aorta in medical records and claims. You may see this code in hospital records, discharge summaries, insurance claims, encounter documentation, referrals, or other healthcare billing and coding records. ICD-10 codes are diagnosis classification codes used in healthcare records, reporting, coding workflows, and billing support. This code sits within the broader ICD-10 area for Diseases of the circulatory system (I00-I99).

What is this code?

ICD-10 codes are diagnosis classification codes used in healthcare records, reporting, coding workflows, and billing support. This code sits within the broader ICD-10 area for Diseases of the circulatory system (I00-I99).

When is it used?

  • May be used when a clinician documents saddle embolus of abdominal aorta in a patient's medical record.
  • May appear in hospital records, claims, referrals, and clinical documentation.
  • This code can be used as a clinically usable diagnosis entry in standardized coding workflows.

What it does not mean

  • A code alone does not explain severity, treatment plan, or outcome.
  • A medical code should not be treated as a substitute for a doctor's diagnosis or advice.

Code hierarchy

chapter
9Diseases of the circulatory system (I00-I99)
block
I70-I79Diseases of arteries, arterioles and capillaries
category
I74Arterial embolism and thrombosis
category
I74.0Embolism and thrombosis of abdominal aorta
currentI74.0

Where you may see this code

You may see this code in hospital records, discharge summaries, insurance claims, encounter documentation, referrals, or other healthcare billing and coding records.

Related specialists

CardiologistGeneral Physician

Coverage-related procedures and services

CPT 93978high
DUPLEX SCAN OF AORTA, INFERIOR VENA CAVA, ILIAC VASCULATURE, OR BYPASS GRAFTS; COMPLETE STUDY
Source: CMS coverage guidance
CPT 93979high
DUPLEX SCAN OF AORTA, INFERIOR VENA CAVA, ILIAC VASCULATURE, OR BYPASS GRAFTS; UNILATERAL OR LIMITED STUDY
Source: CMS coverage guidance
CPT 93975high
DUPLEX SCAN OF ARTERIAL INFLOW AND VENOUS OUTFLOW OF ABDOMINAL, PELVIC, SCROTAL CONTENTS AND/OR RETROPERITONEAL ORGANS; COMPLETE STUDY
Source: CMS coverage guidance
CPT 93976high
DUPLEX SCAN OF ARTERIAL INFLOW AND VENOUS OUTFLOW OF ABDOMINAL, PELVIC, SCROTAL CONTENTS AND/OR RETROPERITONEAL ORGANS; LIMITED STUDY
Source: CMS coverage guidance
CPT 93355high
ECHOCARDIOGRAPHY, TRANSESOPHAGEAL (TEE) FOR GUIDANCE OF A TRANSCATHETER INTRACARDIAC OR GREAT VESSEL(S) STRUCTURAL INTERVENTION(S) (EG, TAVR, TRANSCATHETER PULMONARY VALVE REPLACEMENT, MITRAL VALVE REPAIR, PARAVALVULAR REGURGITATION REPAIR, LEFT ATRIAL APPENDAGE OCCLUSION/CLOSURE, VENTRICULAR SEPTAL DEFECT CLOSURE) (PERI-AND INTRA-PROCEDURAL), REAL-TIME IMAGE ACQUISITION AND DOCUMENTATION, GUIDANCE WITH QUANTITATIVE MEASUREMENTS, PROBE MANIPULATION, INTERPRETATION, AND REPORT, INCLUDING DIAGNOSTIC TRANSESOPHAGEAL ECHOCARDIOGRAPHY AND, WHEN PERFORMED, ADMINISTRATION OF ULTRASOUND CONTRAST, DOPPLER, COLOR FLOW, AND 3D
Source: CMS coverage guidance
CPT 93318high
ECHOCARDIOGRAPHY, TRANSESOPHAGEAL (TEE) FOR MONITORING PURPOSES, INCLUDING PROBE PLACEMENT, REAL TIME 2-DIMENSIONAL IMAGE ACQUISITION AND INTERPRETATION LEADING TO ONGOING (CONTINUOUS) ASSESSMENT OF (DYNAMICALLY CHANGING) CARDIAC PUMPING FUNCTION AND TO THERAPEUTIC MEASURES ON AN IMMEDIATE TIME BASIS
Source: CMS coverage guidance

Coding guidelines

Common synonyms

Saddle embolus of abdominal aorta

Frequently asked questions

Code details

CodeI74.01
SystemICD10
Display nameSaddle embolus of abdominal aorta
ChapterDiseases of the circulatory system (I00-I99)
BlockDiseases of arteries, arterioles and capillaries

Flags

BillableYes
Valid clinical useYes

Source

SourceICD-10
Version2026-annual
Releaseannual
Year2026

Index terms

Matched terms
Embolism(multiple) (paradoxical)Embolism(multiple) (paradoxical)Embolism(multiple) (paradoxical)SaddleThrombosis, thrombotic(bland) (multiple) (progressive) (silent) (vessel)Thrombosis, thrombotic(bland) (multiple) (progressive) (silent) (vessel)

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