2008 ICD-9-CM Volume 1 Diagnosis Codes Home > Diseases Of The Circulatory System 390-459 > Diseases Of Arteries, Arterioles, And Capillaries 440-448 >
  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. (Stedman, 25th ed)
- 445 is a non-specific code that cannot be used to specify a diagnosis
  Atheroembolism of extremities- 445.0 is a non-specific code that cannot be used to specify a diagnosis
  Atheroembolism of upper extremity- 445.01 is a specific code that can be used to specify a diagnosis
- 445.01 contains 1 index entry
  Atheroembolism of lower extremity- 445.02 is a specific code that can be used to specify a diagnosis
- 445.02 contains 3 index entries
  Atheroembolism of other sites- 445.8 is a non-specific code that cannot be used to specify a diagnosis
  Atheroembolism of kidney- 445.81 is a specific code that can be used to specify a diagnosis
- 445.81 contains 1 index entry
  Atheroembolism of other site- 445.89 is a specific code that can be used to specify a diagnosis
- 445.89 contains 1 index entry
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