Complete ICD-10-CM coding and documentation guide for icd-10 coding for arterial ulcer includes clinical validation requirements, medical necessity guidelines, and coding policies.
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Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Arterial Ulcer
Use ICD-10 code I70.23 for atherosclerosis of native arteries of right leg with ulceration, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.
Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis
Type 2 diabetes mellitus with diabetic peripheral angiopathy
Use when diabetes contributes to the ulcer.
To code an arterial ulcer, use I70.2x for atherosclerosis with ulceration, followed by L97.- for ulcer specifics. Include E11.51 if diabetes is involved.
The ICD-10 code for an arterial ulcer is I70.2x, specifying the affected limb and ulceration.