I65.21

Billable

Occlusion and stenosis of right carotid artery

I65.21 is the ICD-10-CM code for Occlusion and stenosis of right carotid artery. It is a billable, specific code valid for reimbursement.

Status
Billable
Chapter
I00-I99
Parent
I65.2
Edition
FY2026

I00-I99 Diseases of the circulatory system

What this means — in plain language

MedlinePlus · NIH

Your carotid arteries are two large blood vessels in your neck. They supply your brain and head with blood. If you have carotid artery disease, the arteries become narrow or blocked, usually because of atherosclerosis . Atherosclerosis is the buildup of plaque, which is made up of fat, cholesterol , calcium, and other substances found in the blood. Carotid artery disease is serious because it can block the blood…

Read more about Carotid Artery Disease at MedlinePlus ↗

Source: U.S. National Library of Medicine (MedlinePlus). Informational only — not medical advice.

No additional coding notes for this code.

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code I65.21?
I65.21 is the ICD-10-CM code for "Occlusion and stenosis of right carotid artery". It falls under I00-I99 Diseases of the circulatory system.
Is I65.21 a billable code?
Yes — I65.21 is a billable, specific ICD-10-CM code valid for reimbursement.

Source: CMS ICD-10-CM FY2026. For informational purposes only — not medical advice. See our medical disclaimer.

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