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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Carotid Vascular Disease

ICD-10 Coding for Carotid Vascular Disease

I65.21
I65.22
I65.23

Complete ICD-10-CM coding and documentation guide for icd-10 coding for carotid vascular disease includes clinical validation requirements, medical necessity guidelines, and coding policies.

Also Known as:
Carotid Artery Disease
Carotid Stenosis
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Carotid Vascular Disease

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Carotid Vascular Disease

Use ICD-10 code I65.21 for occlusion and stenosis of right carotid artery, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Occlusion and stenosis of right carotid artery

Billable Code
I65.21
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Presence of ≥50% stenosis in the right carotid artery
documentation:
  • • Specific mention of right carotid stenosis or occlusion

Applicable To

  • • Right carotid artery stenosis
  • • Right carotid artery occlusion

Important Notes

  • • Ensure laterality is documented; link to atherosclerosis if applicable.

Occlusion and stenosis of left carotid artery

Billable Code
I65.22
Billable

Applicable To

  • • Left carotid artery stenosis
  • • Left carotid artery occlusion

Important Notes

  • • Ensure laterality is documented; link to atherosclerosis if applicable.

Occlusion and stenosis of bilateral carotid arteries

Billable Code
I65.23
Billable

Applicable To

  • • Bilateral carotid artery stenosis
  • • Bilateral carotid artery occlusion

Important Notes

  • • Ensure bilateral involvement is documented; link to atherosclerosis if applicable.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

Z86.73

Personal history of transient ischemic attack (TIA), and cerebral infarction without residual deficits

Use to document history of TIA or stroke.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for carotid vascular disease?

The ICD-10 codes for carotid vascular disease include I65.21 for right carotid stenosis, I65.22 for left carotid stenosis, and I65.23 for bilateral stenosis.

How do you document carotid stenosis?

Document carotid stenosis by specifying laterality, stenosis percentage, and confirming with imaging results. Include any underlying atherosclerosis.

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