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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Peripheral Vascular Disease Unspecified

ICD-10 Coding for Peripheral Vascular Disease Unspecified

I73.9

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

Also Known as:
PVD
Peripheral Angiopathy NOS
Intermittent Claudication
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Peripheral Vascular Disease Unspecified

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

Use ICD-10 code I73.9 for peripheral vascular disease, unspecified, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Peripheral vascular disease, unspecified

Billable Code
I73.9
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • ABI ≤ 0.90 indicates PAD.
coding:
  • Use I73.9 when no specific type of PVD is documented.
documentation:
  • Document symptoms like claudication and any related conditions such as diabetes or ulcers.

Applicable To

  • • Intermittent claudication
  • • Peripheral angiopathy NOS

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies the presence of ulcers or diabetes if applicable to avoid using unspecified codes.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

L97.-

Non-pressure chronic ulcer of lower limb, not elsewhere classified

Use when ulcers are present, specifying site and depth.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for peripheral vascular disease unspecified?

The ICD-10 code for peripheral vascular disease unspecified is I73.9. It is used when documentation lacks specificity regarding the type of peripheral vascular disease.

When should I use ICD-10 code I73.9?

Use ICD-10 code I73.9 when peripheral vascular disease is documented without further specification or when intermittent claudication is noted without atherosclerosis.

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