Atherosclerosis of the extremities is a disease of the peripheral blood vessels that is characterized by narrowing and hardening of the arteries that supply the legs and feet. The narrowing of the arteries causes a decrease in blood flow.
I70. 212 - Atherosclerosis of native arteries of extremities with intermittent claudication, left leg. ICD-10-CM.
The 2022 edition of ICD-10-CM M62. 262 became effective on October 1, 2021.
Provider's guide to diagnose and code PAD Peripheral Artery Disease (ICD-10 code I73. 9) is estimated to affect 12 to 20% of Americans age 65 and older with as many as 75% of that group being asymptomatic (Rogers et al, 2011).
Atherosclerosis of native arteries of the extremities ICD-10-CM I70. 219 is grouped within Diagnostic Related Group(s) (MS-DRG v39.0): 299 Peripheral vascular disorders with mcc. 300 Peripheral vascular disorders with cc.
ICD-10-CM Code for Atherosclerosis of native arteries of extremities with intermittent claudication, bilateral legs I70. 213.
I70ICD-10 code I70 for Atherosclerosis is a medical classification as listed by WHO under the range - Diseases of the circulatory system .
Critical limb ischemia (CLI) is a severe blockage in the arteries of the lower extremities, which markedly reduces blood-flow. It is a serious form of peripheral arterial disease, or PAD, but less common than claudication.
Chronic limb ischaemia is peripheral arterial disease that results in a symptomatic reduced blood supply to the limbs. It is typically caused by atherosclerosis (rarely vasculitis) and will commonly affect the lower limbs (however the upper limbs and gluteals can also be affected).
Peripheral artery disease (PAD) is often used interchangeably with the term “peripheral vascular disease (PVD).” The term “PAD” is recommended to describe this condition because it includes venous in addition to arterial disorders.
For coding purposes, the physician must document that the PVD is due to atherosclerosis before a code from 440.2 may be assigned. For example, a patient is admitted to the inpatient setting with PVD and is scheduled to undergo surgery for amputation below the knee.
The CPT code is 93668, under Peripheral Arterial Disease Rehabilitation. A list of appropriate ICD-10 codes for SET are listed in the Medicare Claims Processing Manual and MLN Matters (MM 10295).