What is the ICD-10 code for peripheral arterial occlusive disease?

The ICD-10 code for peripheral arterial occlusive disease primarily falls under the range I70.2-I70.9, depending on specific symptoms and complications.

How do you code peripheral arterial occlusive disease with diabetes?

Code E11.51 for diabetes with peripheral angiopathy and I70.213 for atherosclerosis with claudication, ensuring documentation of the causal relationship.

ICD-10 Coding for Peripheral Arterial Occlusive Disease(I70.213, E11.51, E11.52)

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Comprehensive guide to ICD-10 coding for peripheral arterial occlusive disease, including code ranges, documentation requirements, and common pitfalls.

Also known as:

Peripheral Artery DiseasePeripheral Vascular DiseasePAD

Related ICD-10 Code Ranges

Complete code families applicable to Peripheral Arterial Occlusive Disease

I00-I99Primary Range

Diseases of the circulatory system

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Code Comparison: When to Use Each Code

Compare key differences between these codes to ensure accurate selection

Code	Description	When to Use	Key Documentation
I70.213	Atherosclerosis of native arteries of extremities with intermittent claudication, bilateral legs	Use when patient presents with bilateral leg claudication due to atherosclerosis.	ABI ≤0.90 Intermittent claudication symptoms
I70.233	Atherosclerosis of native arteries of extremities with ulceration, bilateral legs	Use when patient has bilateral leg ulcers due to atherosclerosis.	Ulceration present ABI ≤0.90

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Atherosclerosis of native arteries of extremities with intermittent claudication, bilateral legs

I70.213Billable

Differential Codes

Alternative codes to consider when ruling out similar conditions

Peripheral vascular disease, unspecifiedI73.9

Non-pressure chronic ulcer of lower limbL97

Documentation & Coding Risks

Avoid these common issues when documenting Peripheral Arterial Occlusive Disease.

Failing to document the causal relationship between diabetes and PAOD.

Impact

Clinical: Inaccurate treatment planning., Regulatory: Non-compliance with coding standards., Financial: Potential for denied claims.

Mitigation

Always assess and document the link between diabetes and vascular conditions.

Using unspecified codes like I73.9 when atherosclerosis is confirmed.

Impact

Reimbursement: May lead to lower reimbursement rates., Compliance: Non-compliance with coding guidelines., Data Quality: Decreases accuracy of clinical data.

Mitigation

Use specific I70 codes when atherosclerosis is documented.

Specificity in coding

Impact

Using unspecified codes when specific codes are available.

Mitigation

Train staff on the importance of specific documentation and coding.

Frequently Asked Questions

Documentation requirements, coding pitfalls and FAQs for conditions coded with I70.213.

Primary Code

I70.213

Atherosclerosis of native arteries of extremities with intermittent claudication, bilateral legs

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ICD-10 Coding for Peripheral Arterial Occlusive Disease(I70.213, E11.51, E11.52)

Documentation & Coding Risks

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for peripheral arterial occlusive disease?

How do you code peripheral arterial occlusive disease with diabetes?

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