ICD-10-CM I70.6: Atherosclerosis of nonbiological bypass graft(s) of the extremities

ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code (2025)

Official Description for I70.6

Atherosclerosis of nonbiological bypass graft(s) of the extremities

Coding Notes & Guidelines for I70.6

Includes Notes
  • any condition classifiable to I70.61-
  • chronic limb-threatening ischemia NOS of nonbiological bypass graft(s) of the extremities
  • chronic limb-threatening ischemia of nonbiological bypass graft(s) of the extremities with rest pain
  • critical limb ischemia NOS of nonbiological bypass graft(s) of the extremities
  • critical limb ischemia of nonbiological bypass graft(s) of the extremities with rest pain
Includes Notes
  • any condition classifiable to I70.611 and I70.621
  • chronic limb-threatening ischemia of nonbiological bypass graft(s) of the right leg with ulceration
  • critical limb ischemia of nonbiological bypass graft(s) of the right leg with ulceration
Includes Notes
  • any condition classifiable to I70.612 and I70.622
  • chronic limb-threatening ischemia of nonbiological bypass graft(s) of the left leg with ulceration
  • critical limb ischemia of nonbiological bypass graft(s) of the left leg with ulceration
Includes Notes

any condition classifiable to I70.618 and I70.628

Includes Notes
  • any condition classifiable to I70.61-, I70.62-, I70.63-, I70.64-, I70.65
  • chronic limb-threatening ischemia of nonbiological bypass graft(s) of the extremities with gangrene
  • critical limb ischemia of nonbiological bypass graft(s) of the extremities with gangrene
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 severity of ulcer (L98.49)

Use Additional Code

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

Inclusion Terms

Atherosclerosis of nonbiological bypass graft(s) of right leg with ulceration of plantar surface of midfoot

Inclusion Terms

Atherosclerosis of nonbiological bypass graft(s) of the right leg with ulceration of toe

Inclusion Terms

Atherosclerosis of nonbiological bypass graft(s) of left leg with ulceration of plantar surface of midfoot

Inclusion Terms

Atherosclerosis of nonbiological bypass graft(s) of the left leg with ulceration of toe

Parent Code (Less Specific):

I70 - Atherosclerosis

About ICD-10-CM Code I70.6 (Atherosclerosis of nonbiological bypass graft)

ICD-10-CM code I70.6 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 I70.6 became effective on October 1, 2024.

This page provides detailed information about I70.6 - Atherosclerosis of nonbiological bypass graft(s) 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 nonbiological bypass graft.