ICD-10-CM I70.2: Atherosclerosis of native arteries of the extremities

ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code (2025)

Official Description for I70.2

Atherosclerosis of native arteries of the extremities

Coding Notes & Guidelines for I70.2

Includes Notes
  • any condition classifiable to I70.21-
  • chronic limb-threatening ischemia NOS of native arteries of extremities
  • chronic limb-threatening ischemia of native arteries of extremities with rest pain
  • critical limb ischemia NOS of native arteries of extremities
  • critical limb ischemia of native arteries of extremities with rest pain
Includes Notes
  • any condition classifiable to I70.211 and I70.221
  • chronic limb-threatening ischemia of native arteries of right leg with ulceration
  • critical limb ischemia of native arteries of right leg with ulceration
Includes Notes
  • any condition classifiable to I70.212 and I70.222
  • chronic limb-threatening ischemia of native arteries of left leg with ulceration
  • critical limb ischemia of native arteries of left leg with ulceration
Includes Notes

any condition classifiable to I70.218 and I70.228

Includes Notes
  • 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
Excludes2: Not Included Here

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

Use Additional Code

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

Use Additional Code

code to identify severity of ulcer (L97.-)

Use Additional Code

code to identify severity of ulcer (L97.-)

Use Additional Code

code to identify the severity of the ulcer (L98.49-)

Use Additional Code

code to identify the severity of any ulcer (L97.-, L98.49-), if applicable

Inclusion Terms

Mönckeberg's (medial) sclerosis

Inclusion Terms

Atherosclerosis of native arteries of right leg with ulceration of plantar surface of midfoot

Inclusion Terms

Atherosclerosis of native arteries of right leg extremities with ulceration of toe

Inclusion Terms

Atherosclerosis of native arteries of left leg with ulceration of plantar surface of midfoot

Inclusion Terms

Atherosclerosis of native arteries of left leg extremities with ulceration of toe

Parent Code (Less Specific):

I70 - Atherosclerosis

About ICD-10-CM Code I70.2 (Atherosclerosis of native arteries of the extremities)

ICD-10-CM code I70.2 is a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. The 2025 edition of ICD-10-CM I70.2 became effective on October 1, 2024.

This page provides detailed information about I70.2 - Atherosclerosis of native arteries of the extremities. It includes common terminology, coding guidelines such as "Includes," "Excludes1," and "Excludes2" notes, and information on required 7th characters. Utilizing this information correctly is essential for accurate medical coding and claims submission for conditions like Atherosclerosis of native arteries of the extremities.