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ICD-10-CM 2027

ICD-10 code for Atheromatous abscess

I77.2

Rupture of artery

✓ Billable / specificCC — complication/comorbidity

From the official ICD-10-CM alphabetic index entry “Abscess (connective tissue) (embolic) (fistulous) (infective) (metastatic) (multiple) (pernicious) (pyogenic) (septic) › atheromatous”. Page updated September 29, 2026.

About coding Atheromatous abscess

The ICD-10-CM code for Atheromatous abscess is I77.2 (Rupture of artery).

Within I77 (other disorders of arteries and arterioles), I77.2 is specifically for rupture of artery. Related codes cover arteriovenous fistula, acquired (I77.0), stricture of artery (I77.1), arterial fibromuscular dysplasia (I77.3), celiac artery compression syndrome (I77.4), necrosis of artery (I77.5), arteritis, unspecified (I77.6), other arterial dissection (I77.7), other specified disorders of arteries and arterioles (I77.8) and 1 more.

Don't report I77.2 together with the conditions in its Excludes1 note: traumatic rupture of artery - see injury of blood vessel by body region.

As a secondary diagnosis it is a CC (complication or comorbidity), which can move an inpatient stay into the "with CC" MS-DRG of its family, unless the principal diagnosis excludes it.

Don't confuse with (Excludes1 for I77.2)

  • traumatic rupture of artery - see injury of blood vessel by body region

Common questions about Atheromatous abscess ICD-10 codes

What is the ICD-10 code for Atheromatous abscess?

I77.2 — Rupture of artery.

Is I77.2 billable?

Yes. I77.2 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code valid for FY2027 (October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027).

Can I77.2 be used as a principal diagnosis?

Yes. The Medicare Code Editor doesn't restrict I77.2 as a principal diagnosis.

Is I77.2 a CC or MCC?

I77.2 is a CC (complication or comorbidity) under MS-DRG v44.0, unless excluded by the principal diagnosis.