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.
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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.
Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis
Non-pressure chronic ulcer of lower limb
Use to specify ulcer severity when documenting ulceration with atherosclerosis.
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.
Use I70.24 for atherosclerosis with ulceration, ensuring to document ulcer size, depth, and laterality for accurate coding.