ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code (2025)
Official Description for I70.24
Atherosclerosis of native arteries of left leg with ulceration
Coding Notes & Guidelines for I70.24
- 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
code to identify severity of ulcer (L97.-)
Atherosclerosis of native arteries of left leg with ulceration of plantar surface of midfoot
Atherosclerosis of native arteries of left leg extremities with ulceration of toe
Parent Code (Less Specific):
About ICD-10-CM Code I70.24 (Atherosclerosis of native arteries of left leg with ulceration)
ICD-10-CM code I70.24 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 I70.24 became effective on October 1, 2024.
This page provides detailed information about I70.24 - Atherosclerosis of native arteries of left leg with ulceration. 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 left leg with ulceration.