ICD Code I70.8

ICD code I70.8 is atherosclerosis of arteries other than the aorta, coronary, carotid, or lower extremity arteries.

1. Presence of atherosclerotic changes in arteries other than the aorta, coronary, carotid, renal, or lower extremity arteries

2. Clinical or imaging evidence of arterial narrowing, plaque formation, or calcification in specified arteries not otherwise classified

3. Symptoms or complications related to reduced blood flow in affected arteries, such as claudication, ischemia, or tissue damage

4. Exclusion of atherosclerosis in arteries specifically covered by other ICD codes (e.g., coronary, carotid, aorta, renal, or lower extremity arteries)

5. Documentation of risk factors or comorbidities commonly associated with atherosclerosis, such as hypertension, hyperlipidemia, diabetes, or smoking

Relevant CPT codes that may be used to treat ICD code I70.8 include:

- 37220: Revascularization, endovascular, open or percutaneous, femoral or popliteal artery, unilateral, initial vessel

- 37221: Revascularization, endovascular, open or percutaneous, femoral or popliteal artery, unilateral, with atherectomy

- 37224: Revascularization, endovascular, open or percutaneous, tibial or peroneal artery, unilateral, initial vessel

- 37225: Revascularization, endovascular, open or percutaneous, tibial or peroneal artery, unilateral, with atherectomy

- 35371: Thromboendarterectomy, including patch graft, femoral-popliteal artery

- 35475: Transluminal balloon angioplasty, percutaneous; femoral-popliteal

- 35476: Transluminal balloon angioplasty, percutaneous; tibial or peroneal

- 92920: Percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty; single major coronary artery or branch

- 92928: Percutaneous transcatheter placement of intracoronary stent(s), with coronary angioplasty when performed; single major coronary artery or branch

These CPT codes are commonly associated with procedures for the treatment of I70.8. Always verify payer-specific guidelines and documentation requirements.

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