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ICD-10-CM Code for Disorders of arteries, arterioles and capillaries in diseases classified elsewhere I79

ICD-10 code I79 for Disorders of arteries, arterioles and capillaries in diseases classified elsewhere is a medical classification as listed by WHO under the range - Diseases of the circulatory system .

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Disorders of arteries, arterioles and capillaries in diseases classified elsewhere
 
I79 Disorders of arteries, arterioles and capillaries in diseases classified elsewhere
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Aneurysm of aorta in diseases classified elsewhere
Child Code
Aortitis in diseases classified elsewhere
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Other disorders of arteries, arterioles and capillaries in diseases classified elsewhere

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Right femorotibial occlusion
Based on ICD 10 data website, I would agree with I74.3. If you look under the code at the "Approximate Synonyms" it states, "Right femoral artery occlusion." The I70.201 (Unspecified atherosclerosis... [ Read More ]
Arherosclerosis of the extremities and PVD unspecified
[QUOTE="mommy4our, post: 361685, member: 300776"]With ICD9, our office always coded 440.20 and 443.9, but now with ICD10, it states not to code I79.3. PVD, Unspecified with I70.2 - I70.7 Atheroscleros... [ Read More ]
Arherosclerosis of the extremities and PVD unspecified
With ICD9, our office always coded 440.20 and 443.9, but now with ICD10, it states not to code I79.3. PVD, Unspecified with I70.2 - I70.7 Atherosclerosis of the extremities. Does anyone know why? Al... [ Read More ]
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