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ICD-10-CM Code I70.744
Atherosclerosis of other type of bypass graft(s) of the left leg with ulceration of heel and midfoot

BILLABLE
Billable Code
Billable codes are sufficient justification for admission to an acute care hospital when used a principal diagnosis.
Adult Only
Adult Only
Code is only used for patients 15 years old or older.
| ICD-10 from 2011 - 2016

I70.744 is a billable ICD code used to specify a diagnosis of atherosclerosis of other type of bypass graft(s) of the left leg with ulceration of heel and midfoot. A 'billable code' is detailed enough to be used to specify a medical diagnosis.


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 I70.744 Info for medical coders on how to properly use this ICD-10 code

Inclusion Terms:
Inclusion Terms
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Atherosclerosis of other type of bypass graft(s) of left leg with ulceration of plantar surface of midfoot

MS-DRG Mapping

  • DRG Group #299-301 - Peripheral vascular disorders with MCC.
  • DRG Group #299-301 - Peripheral vascular disorders with CC.
  • DRG Group #299-301 - Peripheral vascular disorders without CC or MCC.

ICD-10-CM Alphabetical Index References for 'I70.744 - Atherosclerosis of other type of bypass graft(s) of the left leg with ulceration of heel and midfoot'

The ICD-10-CM Alphabetical Index links the below-listed medical terms to the ICD code I70.744. Click on any term below to browse the alphabetical index.

Equivalent ICD-9 Codes GENERAL EQUIVALENCE MAPPINGS (GEM)

Atherosclerosis of unspecified bypass graft of the extremities (approximate match)
Ulcer of heel and midfoot (approximate match)

This is the official approximate match mapping between ICD9 and ICD10, as provided by the General Equivalency mapping crosswalk. This means that while there is no exact mapping between this ICD10 code I70.744 and a single ICD9 code, 707.14 is an approximate match for comparison and conversion purposes.


Parent Code: I70.74 - Atherosclerosis of other type of bypass graft(s) of the left leg with ulceration

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Source: http://icd.codes/icd10cm/I70744