ICD-10-CM Code I70.6
Atherosclerosis of nonbiological bypass graft(s) of the extremities

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ICD Code I70.6 is a non-billable code. To code a diagnosis of this type, you must use one of the eight child codes of I70.6 that describes the diagnosis 'athscl nonbiological bypass graft(s) of the extremities' in more detail.

I70.6 Atherosclerosis of nonbiological bypass graft(s) of the extremities NON-BILLABLE

The ICD code I70 is used to code Atherosclerosis

Atherosclerosis (also known as arteriosclerotic vascular disease or ASVD) is a specific form of arteriosclerosis in which an artery wall thickens as a result of invasion and accumulation of white blood cells (WBCs) (foam cell) and proliferation of intimal smooth muscle cell creating a fibrofatty plaque.

Specialty:	Cardiology, Angiology
MeSH Codes:	D050197, D050197
ICD 9 Codes:	440, 414.0

The progression of atherosclerosis (narrowing exaggerated)

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Coding Notes for I70.6 Info for medical coders on how to properly use this ICD-10 code

Additional Code Note: Use Additional Code Use Additional Code note means a second code must be used in conjunction with this code. Codes with this note are Etiology codes and must be followed by a Manifestation code or codes.: Code, if applicable, to identify chronic total occlusion of artery of extremity See code I70.92

ICD-10-CM Alphabetical Index References for 'I70.6 - Atherosclerosis of nonbiological bypass graft(s) of the extremities'

The ICD-10-CM Alphabetical Index links the below-listed medical terms to the ICD code I70.6. Click on any term below to browse the alphabetical index.

Arteriosclerosis, arteriosclerotic(diffuse) (obliterans) (of) (senile) (with calcification) +

Parent Code: I70 - Atherosclerosis

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ICD-10-CM Code I70.6 Atherosclerosis of nonbiological bypass graft(s) of the extremities

Non-Billable Code

The ICD code I70 is used to code Atherosclerosis

Coding Notes for I70.6 Info for medical coders on how to properly use this ICD-10 code

Use Additional Code

ICD-10-CM Alphabetical Index References for 'I70.6 - Atherosclerosis of nonbiological bypass graft(s) of the extremities'

ICD-10-CM Code I70.6
Atherosclerosis of nonbiological bypass graft(s) of the extremities