ICD-10-CM 2027
ICD-10 code for pyemic multiple embolism
From the official ICD-10-CM alphabetic index entry “Embolism (multiple) (paradoxical) › pyemic (multiple)”. Page updated September 29, 2026.
About coding pyemic multiple embolism
The ICD-10-CM code for pyemic multiple embolism is I76 (Septic arterial embolism). The official index lists 7 more specific codes, so check the documentation for details such as type, cause, site or severity before settling on I76.
The conditions in its Excludes2 note aren't part of I76, but may be coded alongside it if the patient has both: septic pulmonary embolism (I26.01, I26.90).
Code first underlying infection, such as: infective endocarditis (I33.0) and lung abscess (J85.-).
Use an additional code to identify the site of the embolism (I74.-).
More specific pyemic multiple embolism codes (official index)
- following
- abortion
- ectopic or molar pregnancy O08.2 — Embolism following ectopic and molar pregnancy
- Hemophilus influenzae A41.3 — Sepsis due to Hemophilus influenzae
- pneumococcal A40.3 — Sepsis due to Streptococcus pneumoniae
- with pneumonia J13 — Pneumonia due to Streptococcus pneumoniae
- puerperal, postpartum, childbirth (any organism)
- specified organism NEC A41.89 — Other specified sepsis
- staphylococcal A41.2 — Sepsis due to unspecified staphylococcus
- streptococcal A40.9 — Streptococcal sepsis, unspecified
Common questions about pyemic multiple embolism ICD-10 codes
What is the ICD-10 code for pyemic multiple embolism?
- I76 — Septic arterial embolism. More specific codes apply when the documentation supports them: O08.2, A41.3, A40.3, J13 and others below.
What is the ICD-10 code for hemophilus influenzae pyemic multiple embolism?
- A41.3 — Sepsis due to Hemophilus influenzae.
What is the ICD-10 code for pneumococcal pyemic multiple embolism?
- A40.3 — Sepsis due to Streptococcus pneumoniae.
What is the ICD-10 code for staphylococcal pyemic multiple embolism?
- A41.2 — Sepsis due to unspecified staphylococcus.
What is the ICD-10 code for streptococcal pyemic multiple embolism?
- A40.9 — Streptococcal sepsis, unspecified.
Is I76 billable?
- Yes. I76 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code valid for FY2027 (October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027).
Can I76 be used as a principal diagnosis?
- No. It is not acceptable as the principal diagnosis for an inpatient stay; it may be reported as a secondary diagnosis.
Is I76 a CC or MCC?
- I76 is a CC (complication or comorbidity) under MS-DRG v44.0, unless excluded by the principal diagnosis.