I70.65
Billable codeAtherosclerosis of nonbiological bypass graft(s) of other extremity with ulceration
The ICD-10 code for atherosclerosis of nonbiological bypass graft(s) of other extremity with ulceration is I70.65.
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 severity of 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
- I70.60Unspecified atherosclerosis of nonbiological bypass graft(s) of the extremitiesnon-billable header
- I70.61Atherosclerosis of nonbiological bypass graft(s) of the extremities with intermittent claudicationnon-billable header
- I70.62Atherosclerosis of nonbiological bypass graft(s) of the extremities with rest painnon-billable header
- I70.63Atherosclerosis of nonbiological bypass graft(s) of the right leg with ulcerationnon-billable header
- I70.64Atherosclerosis of nonbiological bypass graft(s) of the left leg with ulcerationnon-billable header
- I70.66Atherosclerosis of nonbiological bypass graft(s) of the extremities with gangrenenon-billable header
- I70.69Other atherosclerosis of nonbiological bypass graft(s) of the extremitiesnon-billable header
- I70.65Atherosclerosis of nonbiological bypass graft(s) of other extremity with ulceration
ICD-9-CM equivalent
Informational only — GEM mappings are approximate, not guaranteed one-to-one equivalents. Verify before use in billing.
- 44030Approximate match
- 7078Approximate match
Associated MS-DRGs
I70.65 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.