ICD-Code I74.5: Embolism and thrombosis of iliac artery
You have blood clots in an artery in your pelvis.
Arteries are blood vessels that transport blood away from the heart. They supply all the tissue in the body with oxygen-rich blood. The arteries in the pelvis supply the pelvic organs and legs with oxygen-rich blood.
Blood clots occur when various components of the blood clump together. A blood clot can cause arteries to narrow or to become completely blocked. Blood clots in the pelvic arteries can originate from other parts of the body, such as the heart. The blood clot is then swept away with the blood and it gets stuck in an artery in the pelvis. However, blood clots can also form directly within an artery in the pelvis, especially if the artery is already damaged. For example, if deposits have formed in the artery, it is easier for blood clots to form there.
If arteries in the pelvis get blocked, it can cause various problems. One might have pain in the leg, or the leg may be cold. Problems with bowel movements or urination may also occur. If not enough blood reaches the tissue, the tissue can get damaged.
Additional indicator
On medical documents, the ICD code is often appended by letters that indicate the diagnostic certainty or the affected side of the body.
- G: Confirmed diagnosis
- V: Tentative diagnosis
- Z: Condition after
- A: Excluded diagnosis
- L: Left
- R: Right
- B: Both sides
Note
This information is not intended for self-diagnosis and does not replace professional medical advice from a doctor. If you find an ICD code on a personal medical document, please also note the additional indicator used for diagnostic confidence.Your doctor will assist you with any health-related questions and explain the ICD diagnosis code to you in a direct consultation if necessary.
Source
The explanation of the ICD code was provided by the non-profit organization “Was hab’ ich?” gemeinnützige GmbH on behalf of the Federal Ministry of Health (BMG).