Billable / Specific Code
ICD-10-CM I75.029 is the diagnosis code for Atheroembolism of unspecified lower extremity. This code falls under the section "Diseases of arteries, arterioles and capillaries" within Chapter 9 — Diseases of the circulatory system (I00-I99). It is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. Medical coders and healthcare providers use this code to document and classify diagnoses in electronic health records, insurance claims, and clinical databases.
Always refer to the official ICD-10-CM Tabular List for complete coding guidelines. Ensure documentation supports the specificity of the code selected. When in doubt, consult a certified medical coder or the latest CMS guidelines.
Understanding where I75.029 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:
Yes, I75.029 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
I75.029 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Atheroembolism of unspecified lower extremity". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.
The parent code of I75.029 is I75.02 ("Atheroembolism of lower extremity"). I75.029 provides a more specific classification within this category.
I75.029 is located in Section I70-I79 — "Diseases of arteries, arterioles and capillaries" within Chapter 9 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Use I75.029 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Atheroembolism of unspecified lower extremity" and the clinical documentation supports this level of specificity. Always verify with the latest ICD-10-CM guidelines and payer requirements.
The ICD-10-CM code for Atheroembolism of unspecified lower extremity is I75.029.
Yes, I75.029 can be used as a primary diagnosis code since it is billable and specific.
I75.029 is in Chapter 9 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Yes, I75.029 is a valid ICD-10-CM code for the 2026 fiscal year, subject to official CMS updates.