2006 ICD-9-CM Volume 1 Diagnosis Codes Home > Diseases Of The Circulatory System 390-459 > Diseases Of Arteries, Arterioles, And Capillaries 440-448 > ICD-9-CM Diagnosis 445 Atheroembolism An embolism of lipid debris from an ulcerated atheromatous deposit, generally from a large artery to small arterial branches. It is usually small and rarely causes infarction. 445 is a non-specific code that cannot be used to specify a diagnosis ICD-9-CM Diagnosis 445.0 Atheroembolism of extremities 445.0 is a non-specific code that cannot be used to specify a diagnosis ICD-9-CM Diagnosis 445.01 Atheroembolism of upper extremity 445.01 is a specific code that can be used to specify a diagnosis 445.01 contains 1 index entry ICD-9-CM Diagnosis 445.02 Atheroembolism of lower extremity 445.02 is a specific code that can be used to specify a diagnosis 445.02 contains 3 index entries ICD-9-CM Diagnosis 445.8 Atheroembolism of other sites 445.8 is a non-specific code that cannot be used to specify a diagnosis ICD-9-CM Diagnosis 445.81 Atheroembolism of kidney 445.81 is a specific code that can be used to specify a diagnosis 445.81 contains 1 index entry ICD-9-CM Diagnosis 445.89 Atheroembolism of other site 445.89 is a specific code that can be used to specify a diagnosis 445.89 contains 1 index entry