I70.25
Billable codeAtherosclerosis of native arteries of other extremities with ulceration
The ICD-10 code for atherosclerosis of native arteries of other extremities with ulceration is I70.25.
Clinical notes
Includes
Terms listed here further define or give examples of the conditions grouped under this code — they describe what the code covers, not a separate diagnosis.
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 to identify the severity of the ulcer (L98.49-)
Documentation support
General coding-documentation guidance — not a substitute for payer-specific requirements or professional coding judgment.
- •Laterality-specific codes exist for this condition — confirm the affected side is documented.
- •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.
Related codes in this category
- I70.20Unspecified atherosclerosis of native arteries of extremitiesnon-billable header
- I70.21Atherosclerosis of native arteries of extremities with intermittent claudicationnon-billable header
- I70.22Atherosclerosis of native arteries of extremities with rest painnon-billable header
- I70.23Atherosclerosis of native arteries of right leg with ulcerationnon-billable header
- I70.24Atherosclerosis of native arteries of left leg with ulcerationnon-billable header
- I70.26Atherosclerosis of native arteries of extremities with gangrenenon-billable header
- I70.29Other atherosclerosis of native arteries of extremitiesnon-billable header
- I70.25Atherosclerosis of native arteries of other extremities with ulceration
ICD-9-CM equivalent
Informational only — GEM mappings are approximate, not guaranteed one-to-one equivalents. Verify before use in billing.
- 44023Approximate match
- 7078Approximate match
Associated MS-DRGs
I70.25 can serve as the principal diagnosis for these Medicare Severity Diagnosis-Related Groups.
Informational only — actual DRG assignment also depends on procedures, complications/comorbidities (CC/MCC), discharge status, and payer-specific rules not reflected here.