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ICD-10 Code I70.393: Other atherosclerosis of unspecified type of bypass graft(s) of the extremities, bilateral legs

I70.393 is a billable ICD-10 diagnosis code used to classify Other atherosclerosis of unspecified type of bypass graft(s) of the extremities, bilateral legs in medical records and claims. You may see this code in hospital records, discharge summaries, insurance claims, encounter documentation, referrals, or other healthcare billing and coding records. 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).

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 other atherosclerosis of unspecified type of bypass graft(s) of the extremities, bilateral legs 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
category
I70.39Other atherosclerosis of unspecified type of bypass graft(s) of the extremities
currentI70.39

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

Coverage-related procedures and services

CPT 78483high
CARDIAC BLOOD POOL IMAGING (PLANAR), FIRST PASS TECHNIQUE; MULTIPLE STUDIES, AT REST AND WITH STRESS (EXERCISE AND/OR PHARMACOLOGIC), WALL MOTION STUDY PLUS EJECTION FRACTION, WITH OR WITHOUT QUANTIFICATION
Source: CMS coverage guidance
CPT 78481high
CARDIAC BLOOD POOL IMAGING (PLANAR), FIRST PASS TECHNIQUE; SINGLE STUDY, AT REST OR WITH STRESS (EXERCISE AND/OR PHARMACOLOGIC), WALL MOTION STUDY PLUS EJECTION FRACTION, WITH OR WITHOUT QUANTIFICATION
Source: CMS coverage guidance
CPT 78496high
CARDIAC BLOOD POOL IMAGING, GATED EQUILIBRIUM, SINGLE STUDY, AT REST, WITH RIGHT VENTRICULAR EJECTION FRACTION BY FIRST PASS TECHNIQUE (LIST SEPARATELY IN ADDITION TO CODE FOR PRIMARY PROCEDURE)
Source: CMS coverage guidance
CPT 78494high
CARDIAC BLOOD POOL IMAGING, GATED EQUILIBRIUM, SPECT, AT REST, WALL MOTION STUDY PLUS EJECTION FRACTION, WITH OR WITHOUT QUANTITATIVE PROCESSING
Source: CMS coverage guidance
CPT 78473high
CARDIAC BLOOD POOL IMAGING, GATED EQUILIBRIUM; MULTIPLE STUDIES, WALL MOTION STUDY PLUS EJECTION FRACTION, AT REST AND STRESS (EXERCISE AND/OR PHARMACOLOGIC), WITH OR WITHOUT ADDITIONAL QUANTIFICATION
Source: CMS coverage guidance
CPT 78472high
CARDIAC BLOOD POOL IMAGING, GATED EQUILIBRIUM; PLANAR, SINGLE STUDY AT REST OR STRESS (EXERCISE AND/OR PHARMACOLOGIC), WALL MOTION STUDY PLUS EJECTION FRACTION, WITH OR WITHOUT ADDITIONAL QUANTITATIVE PROCESSING
Source: CMS coverage guidance

Coding guidelines

Common synonyms

Other atherosclerosis of unspecified type of bypass graft(s) of the extremities, bilateral legsOther atherosclerosis of type of bypass graft(s) of the extremities, bilateral legsOther atherosclerosis of unspecified type of bypass graftOther atherosclerosis of unspecified type of bypass graft s of the extremities, bilateral legs

Frequently asked questions

Code details

CodeI70.393
SystemICD10
Display nameOther atherosclerosis of unspecified type of bypass graft(s) of the extremities, bilateral legs
ChapterDiseases of the circulatory system (I00-I99)
BlockDiseases of arteries, arterioles and capillaries

Flags

BillableYes
Valid clinical useYes

Source

SourceICD-10
Version2026-annual
Releaseannual
Year2026

Index terms

Matched terms
Arteriosclerosis, arteriosclerotic(diffuse) (obliterans) (of) (senile) (with calcification)

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