I70.2

Header — not billable

Atherosclerosis of native arteries of the extremities

The ICD-10 code for atherosclerosis of native arteries of the extremities is I70.2.

I70.2 is a non-billable header code. It groups related conditions but cannot be used on its own for reimbursement — select one of the 8 more specific codes below.

Clinical notes

Excludes2 (not included here)

An Excludes2 note means the excluded condition is not part of this one, but a patient can have both at the same time — in that case both codes may be reported together.

atherosclerosis of bypass graft of extremities (I70.30-I70.79)

Also known as

Alternate wording, synonyms, or specific conditions that fall under this code, listed to help confirm you've picked the right one.

Mönckeberg's (medial) sclerosis

Use additional code

This code represents an underlying condition. When a related manifestation is also present, coding convention calls for an additional code to be listed after this one.

code, if applicable, to identify chronic total occlusion of artery of extremity (I70.92)

Documentation support

General coding-documentation guidance — not a substitute for payer-specific requirements or professional coding judgment.

•This is a non-billable header code. Documentation must support a more specific child code before this diagnosis can be reported on a claim.
•If the associated manifestation or related condition noted above is also documented, an additional code should be reported alongside this one.
•As a general rule, code to the highest level of specificity supported by the documentation in the medical record.