ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code (2025)
Official Description for I70.26
Atherosclerosis of native arteries of extremities with gangrene
Coding Notes & Guidelines for I70.26
- 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
code to identify the severity of any ulcer (L97.-, L98.49-), if applicable
Parent Code (Less Specific):
About ICD-10-CM Code I70.26 (Atherosclerosis of native arteries of extremities with gangrene)
ICD-10-CM code I70.26 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 I70.26 became effective on October 1, 2024.
This page provides detailed information about I70.26 - Atherosclerosis of native arteries of extremities with gangrene. 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 extremities with gangrene.