Complete ICD-10-CM coding and documentation guide for icd-10 coding for peripheral arterial disease includes clinical validation requirements, medical necessity guidelines, and coding policies.
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Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Peripheral Arterial Disease
Use ICD-10 code I70.2- for atherosclerosis of native arteries of extremities, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.
Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis
Non-pressure chronic ulcer of lower limb
Use for documenting ulcer sites and severity.
The primary ICD-10 code for peripheral arterial disease with documented atherosclerosis is I70.2-. Use I73.9 if atherosclerosis is not specified.
For PAD with diabetes, use E11.51 if no gangrene is present, and E11.52 if gangrene is documented.