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ICD-10 Code I70.35: Atherosclerosis of unspecified type of bypass graft(s) of other extremity with ulceration
Reviewed by HealthAssure Clinical TeamUpdated 26 May 2026
What is this code?
ICD-10 codes are diagnosis classification codes used in healthcare records, reporting, coding workflows, and billing support. This code sits within the broader ICD-10 area for Diseases of the circulatory system (I00-I99).
When is it used?
- May be used when a clinician documents atherosclerosis of unspecified type of bypass graft(s) of other extremity with ulceration in a patient's medical record.
- May appear in hospital records, claims, referrals, and clinical documentation.
- This code can be used as a clinically usable diagnosis entry in standardized coding workflows.
What it does not mean
- A code alone does not explain severity, treatment plan, or outcome.
- A medical code should not be treated as a substitute for a doctor's diagnosis or advice.
Code hierarchy
chapter
9Diseases of the circulatory system (I00-I99)
block
I70-I79Diseases of arteries, arterioles and capillaries
category
I70Atherosclerosis
category
I70.3Atherosclerosis of unspecified type of bypass graft(s) of the extremities
currentI70.3
Official coding notes
Includes
- any condition classifiable to I70.318 and I70.328
Applicable to
- code to identify severity of ulcer (L98.49-)
Use additional code
- code to identify severity of ulcer (L98.49-)
Where you may see this code
You may see this code in hospital records, discharge summaries, insurance claims, encounter documentation, referrals, or other healthcare billing and coding records.
Related specialists
CardiologistGeneral Physician
Related codes
I70.30Unspecified atherosclerosis of unspecified type of bypass graft(s) of the extremitiescategoryI70.31Atherosclerosis of unspecified type of bypass graft(s) of the extremities with intermittent claudicationcategoryI70.32Atherosclerosis of unspecified type of bypass graft(s) of the extremities with rest paincategoryI70.33Atherosclerosis of unspecified type of bypass graft(s) of the right leg with ulcerationcategoryI70.34Atherosclerosis of unspecified type of bypass graft(s) of the left leg with ulcerationcategoryI70.36Atherosclerosis of unspecified type of bypass graft(s) of the extremities with gangrenecategoryI70.39Other atherosclerosis of unspecified type of bypass graft(s) of the extremitiescategory
Sibling codes
I70.30Unspecified atherosclerosis of unspecified type of bypass graft(s) of the extremitiesI70.31Atherosclerosis of unspecified type of bypass graft(s) of the extremities with intermittent claudicationI70.32Atherosclerosis of unspecified type of bypass graft(s) of the extremities with rest painI70.33Atherosclerosis of unspecified type of bypass graft(s) of the right leg with ulcerationI70.34Atherosclerosis of unspecified type of bypass graft(s) of the left leg with ulcerationI70.36Atherosclerosis of unspecified type of bypass graft(s) of the extremities with gangreneI70.39Other atherosclerosis of unspecified type of bypass graft(s) of the extremities
Coverage-related procedures and services
CPT 97034high
APPLICATION OF A MODALITY TO 1 OR MORE AREAS; CONTRAST BATHS, EACH 15 MINUTES
Source: CMS coverage guidance
CPT 97032high
APPLICATION OF A MODALITY TO 1 OR MORE AREAS; ELECTRICAL STIMULATION (MANUAL), EACH 15 MINUTES
Source: CMS coverage guidance
CPT 97026high
APPLICATION OF A MODALITY TO 1 OR MORE AREAS; INFRARED
Source: CMS coverage guidance
CPT 97033high
APPLICATION OF A MODALITY TO 1 OR MORE AREAS; IONTOPHORESIS, EACH 15 MINUTES
Source: CMS coverage guidance
CPT 97018high
APPLICATION OF A MODALITY TO 1 OR MORE AREAS; PARAFFIN BATH
Source: CMS coverage guidance
CPT 97035high
APPLICATION OF A MODALITY TO 1 OR MORE AREAS; ULTRASOUND, EACH 15 MINUTES
Source: CMS coverage guidance
Coding guidelines
Common synonyms
Atherosclerosis of unspecified type of bypass graft(s) of other extremity with ulcerationAtherosclerosis of type of bypass graft(s) of other extremity with ulcerationAtherosclerosis of unspecified type of bypass graftAtherosclerosis of unspecified type of bypass graft s of other extremity with ulceration
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