ICD-9-CM diagnosis code (retired)
444.9 — Embolism and thrombosis of unspecified artery
ICD-9-CM was replaced by ICD-10 on October 1, 2015. These are the ICD-10-CM equivalents from the CMS General Equivalence Mappings.
About ICD-9-CM 444.9
444.9 is an ICD-9-CM diagnosis code for embolism and thrombosis of unspecified artery. ICD-9-CM was retired for U.S. claims on October 1, 2015, when ICD-10-CM took over.
The CMS General Equivalence Mappings translate it to one ICD-10-CM code, I74.9 (Embolism and thrombosis of unspecified artery). The match is exact.
ICD-10-CM equivalents
- I74.9Embolism and thrombosis of unspecified arteryexact match
Common questions about 444.9
What is the ICD-10 code for ICD-9 444.9?
- The GEMs map 444.9 to ICD-10-CM I74.9.
GEMs are a translation aid, not a substitute for coding from the record. The 2027 ICD-10 code set has changed since the last GEMs release in 2018. Page updated September 29, 2026.