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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Atherosclerosis of Arteries of Extremities

ICD-10 Coding for Atherosclerosis of Arteries of Extremities

I70.20
I70.21

Complete ICD-10-CM coding and documentation guide for icd-10 coding for atherosclerosis of arteries of extremities includes clinical validation requirements, medical necessity guidelines, and coding policies.

Also Known as:
Peripheral Artery Disease
PAD
Peripheral Vascular Disease
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Atherosclerosis of Arteries of Extremities

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Atherosclerosis of Arteries of Extremities

Use ICD-10 code I70.20 for atherosclerosis of native arteries of extremities, unspecified, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Atherosclerosis of native arteries of extremities, unspecified

Non-Billable
I70.20
Non-Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • ABI <0.9
  • • Angiography showing stenosis
documentation:
  • • Lack of specific symptoms or laterality

Applicable To

  • • Peripheral artery disease (PAD)

Important Notes

  • • Ensure to specify laterality and symptom severity for accurate coding.

Atherosclerosis of native arteries of extremities with intermittent claudication

Non-Billable
I70.21
Non-Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Claudication distance documented
  • • Relief with rest

Applicable To

  • • Intermittent claudication

Important Notes

  • • Document claudication distance and relief with rest.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

L97.-

Non-pressure chronic ulcer of lower limb

Use to specify ulcer severity when documenting ulceration with atherosclerosis.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for atherosclerosis of arteries of extremities?

The ICD-10 code range for atherosclerosis of arteries of extremities is I70.2-I70.25, covering conditions like claudication, rest pain, ulceration, and gangrene.

How do you code atherosclerosis with ulceration?

Use I70.24 for atherosclerosis with ulceration, ensuring to document ulcer size, depth, and laterality for accurate coding.

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