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ICD-10 Code I70.433: Atherosclerosis of autologous vein bypass graft(s) of the right leg with ulceration of ankle

I70.433 is a billable ICD-10 diagnosis code used to classify Atherosclerosis of autologous vein bypass graft(s) of the right leg with ulceration of ankle 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 atherosclerosis of autologous vein bypass graft(s) of the right leg with ulceration of ankle 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
I70.4Atherosclerosis of autologous vein bypass graft(s) of the extremities
category
I70.43Atherosclerosis of autologous vein bypass graft(s) of the right leg with ulceration
currentI70.43

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

Coding guidelines

Common synonyms

Atherosclerosis of autologous vein bypass graft(s) of the right leg with ulceration of ankleAtherosclerosis of autologous vein bypass graftAtherosclerosis of autologous vein bypass graft s of the right leg with ulceration of ankle

Frequently asked questions

Code details

CodeI70.433
SystemICD10
Display nameAtherosclerosis of autologous vein bypass graft(s) of the right leg with ulceration of ankle
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)Arteriosclerosis, arteriosclerotic(diffuse) (obliterans) (of) (senile) (with calcification)

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