I78
Non-billableDiseases of capillaries
Diseases of capillaries
This is a header/category code. For billing purposes, use a more specific child code from the list below.
Coding Notes
Excludes 2
Conditions not included here, but the patient may have both
- •certain conditions originating in the perinatal periodP04-P96
- •certain infectious and parasitic diseasesA00-B99
- •complications of pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperiumO9A)O00
- •congenital malformations, deformations, and chromosomal abnormalitiesQ00-Q99
- •endocrine, nutritional and metabolic diseasesE00-E88
- •injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causesS00-T88
- •neoplasmsC00-D49
- •symptoms, signs and abnormal clinical and laboratory findings, not elsewhere classifiedR00-R94
- •systemic connective tissue disordersM30-M36
- •transient cerebral ischemic attacks and related syndromesG45
Child Codes (4)
ICD-11 Equivalents(1)
ICD-11 Equivalents
View full mappingCorresponding ICD-11 codes from the WHO crosswalk mapping
Also Known As / Clinical Terms(14)
UMLS
- Capillary DisorderC0155765
- Capillary diseaseC0155765
- Capillary disorderC0155765
- Capillary disorder NOSC0155765
- Disease of capillariesC0155765
- Disease of capillaries, unspecifiedC0155765
- Diseases of capillariesC0155765
- Disorder of capillariesC0155765
- Disorder of capillaries (disorder)C0155765
- MicroangiopathyC0155765
- Microangiopathy NOSC0155765
- capillary diseaseC0155765
- capillary disordersC0155765
- microangiopathyC0155765
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for diseases of capillaries?
The ICD-10-CM code for diseases of capillaries is I78. The full clinical description is "Diseases of capillaries". I78 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code I78 mean?
ICD-10-CM code I78 represents “Diseases of capillaries”. It is classified under Chapter 9: Diseases of the Circulatory System and is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
Is I78 a billable code?
No, I78 is a non-billable header code. You need to use one of its more specific child codes for billing. There are 4 child codes under I78.
What chapter is I78 in?
I78 is in Chapter 9: Diseases of the Circulatory System (codes I00-I99).
What are the subcategories under I78?
I78 has 4 child codes, including: I78.0 (Hereditary hemorrhagic telangiectasia), I78.1 (Nevus, non-neoplastic), I78.8 (Other diseases of capillaries), I78.9 (Disease of capillaries, unspecified).
What are the UMLS CUIs for I78?
I78 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C0155765. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
How does I78 relate to ICF functioning codes?
ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like diseases of capillaries affect a person's functioning — body functions, activities, participation, and environmental factors. AutoICD provides ICF Core Sets for 12+ conditions and can map clinical text to ICF categories automatically. Browse the ICF directory to explore functioning codes.
What is the ICD-11 equivalent of I78?
I78 maps to the ICD-11 code: BD5Z (Diseases of arteries or arterioles, unspecified).
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