I79
Non-billableDisord of art, arterioles and capilare in dis classd elswhr
Disorders of arteries, arterioles and capillaries in diseases classified elsewhere
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 (3)
ICD-11 Equivalents(1)
ICD-11 Equivalents
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Also Known As / Clinical Terms(2)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for disord of art, arterioles and capilare in dis classd elswhr?
The ICD-10-CM code for disord of art, arterioles and capilare in dis classd elswhr is I79. The full clinical description is "Disorders of arteries, arterioles and capillaries in diseases classified elsewhere". I79 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code I79 mean?
ICD-10-CM code I79 represents “Disorders of arteries, arterioles and capillaries in diseases classified elsewhere”. 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 I79 a billable code?
No, I79 is a non-billable header code. You need to use one of its more specific child codes for billing. There are 3 child codes under I79.
What chapter is I79 in?
I79 is in Chapter 9: Diseases of the Circulatory System (codes I00-I99).
What are the subcategories under I79?
I79 has 3 child codes, including: I79.0 (Aneurysm of aorta in diseases classified elsewhere), I79.1 (Aortitis in diseases classified elsewhere), I79.8 (Oth disord of art,arterioles & capilare in dis classd elswhr).
What are the UMLS CUIs for I79?
I79 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C0694502. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
How does I79 relate to ICF functioning codes?
ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like disord of art, arterioles and capilare in dis classd elswhr 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 I79?
I79 maps to the ICD-11 code: BD53.Z (Secondary disorders of arteries and arterioles, unspecified).
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