I70.26 Non-Billable Code
Atherosclerosis of native arteries of extremities with gangrene
Chapter Classification
Chapter 9
Diseases of the circulatory system (I00-I99)
Section Detail
I70-I79
Diseases of arteries, arterioles and capillaries (I70-I79)
Code Hierarchy
This code is a child of I70.2.
As a non-billable code, it requires more specific digits to be used on a medical claim.
As a non-billable code, it requires more specific digits to be used on a medical claim.
Coding Guidelines & Notes
includes
- any condition classifiable to I70.21-, I70.22-, I70.23-, I70.24-, and I70.25-
- chronic limb-threatening ischemia of native arteries of extremities with gangrene
- critical limb ischemia of native arteries of extremities with gangrene
useAdditionalCode
- code to identify the severity of any ulcer (L97.-, L98.49-), if applicable
More Specific Diagnosis Codes
This code is not billable as it requires a higher level of specificity. Select a more specific code below.
- I70.261 - Atherosclerosis of native arteries of extremities with gangrene, right leg Billable
- I70.262 - Atherosclerosis of native arteries of extremities with gangrene, left leg Billable
- I70.263 - Atherosclerosis of native arteries of extremities with gangrene, bilateral legs Billable
- I70.268 - Atherosclerosis of native arteries of extremities with gangrene, other extremity Billable
- I70.269 - Atherosclerosis of native arteries of extremities with gangrene, unspecified extremity Billable
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