icd 10 code for 440.20

ICD-10 Equivalent of 440.20

As of October 2015, ICD-9 codes are no longer used for medical coding. Instead, use this equivalent ICD-10-CM code, which is an approximate match to ICD-9 code 440.20:

Historical Information for ICD-9 Code 440.20

Billable codes are sufficient justification for admission to an acute care hospital when used a principal diagnosis.

What is the ICd 10 code for atherosclerosis?

440.20 is a legacy non-billable code used to specify a medical diagnosis of atherosclerosis of native arteries of the extremities, unspecified. This code was replaced on September 30, 2015 by its ICD-10 equivalent.

What is plaque made of?

Atherosclerosis is a disease in which plaque builds up inside your arteries. Plaque is a sticky substance made up of fat, cholesterol, calcium, and other substances found in the blood. Over time, plaque hardens and narrows your arteries. That limits the flow of oxygen-rich blood to your body.

What is the ICd-9 GEM?

The GEMs are the raw material from which providers, health information vendors and payers can derive specific applied mappings to meet their needs.

What is the ICd 9 code for a syringe?

ICD-9-CM 440.20 is a billable medical code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a reimbursement claim , however, 440.20 should only be used for claims with a date of service on or before September 30, 2015. For claims with a date of service on or after October 1, 2015, use an equivalent ICD-10-CM code (or codes).

What is 440.20?

Disease, diseased - see also Syndrome. Mönckeberg's (see also Arteriosclerosis, extremities) 440.20. Mönckeberg's arteriosclerosis, degeneration, disease, or sclerosis (see also Arteriosclerosis, extremities) 440.20.