icd 10 code for vascular claudication

What is the ICD 10 index of claudication?

4. Claudication indexes to I73.9, and is considered as a symptom of Peripheral Vascular Disease or PVD. PVD also indexes to I73.9, however, the term "claudication" itself is not listed under the ICD 10 Diabetes "with" manifestation list.

What is the code for claudication with DM type II?

The term "claudication" is not considered a "peripheral angiopathy" and would not be linked to the DM type II based upon causal relationship. Would it be correct to code DM type II "with" claudication as E11.51 or would it be correct to code E11.9 and I73.9?

What is the ICD 10 code for peripheral vascular disease?

Peripheral vascular disease, unspecified 1 I73.9 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. 2 The 2020 edition of ICD-10-CM I73.9 became effective on October 1, 2019. 3 This is the American ICD-10-CM version of I73.9 - other international versions of ICD-10 I73.9 may differ.

What are the ICD-10 codes for diabetes and vascular disease?

The specific ICD-10 codes for diabetes that relate to vascular disease are dependent on the type of diabetes, and whether or not gangrene is present. See below. HCC 107 is reported for vascular disease with complications. Diseases covered here include:

Is claudication a manifestation of diabetes?

however, the term "claudication" itself is not listed under the ICD 10 Diabetes "with" manifestation list. 5. The term "claudication" is not considered a "peripheral angiopathy" and would not be linked to the DM type II based upon causal relationship.

Is claudication a symptom of PVD?

Diabetes type II is documented in the patient assessment. 3. There are no medications or test results to support peripheral angiopathy/peripheral vascular disease. 4. Claudication indexes to I 73.9, and is considered as a symptom of Peripheral Vascular Disease or PVD.

Is intermittent claudication a diabetic complication?

While claudication is not specifically mentioned in the Index as a diabetic complication, "intermittent claudication" is a synonymous term under I73.9 for peripheral angiopathy (which is listed in the index) You must log in or register to reply here. Forums. Medical Coding. Medical Coding General Discussion.