I70.231

ICD-10-CM Coding Rules

• I70.231

Approximate Synonyms

• Atherosclerotic ischemic ulcer of right thigh

• Atherosclerotic ischemic ulcer of right thigh limited to skin layer

• Atherosclerotic ischemic ulcer of right thigh with bone necrosis

• Atherosclerotic ischemic ulcer of right thigh with fat layer exposure

• Atherosclerotic ischemic ulcer of right thigh with muscle necrosis

• Atherosclerotic ischemic ulcer of right thigh, bone necrosis

• Atherosclerotic ischemic ulcer of right thigh, muscle necrosis

• Atherosclerotic ischemic ulcer of right thigh, skin breakdown

Details

• I70.231 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.

• Short description: Athscl native arteries of right leg w ulceration of thigh

• The 2023 edition of ICD-10-CM I70.231 became effective on October 1, 2022.

• This is the American ICD-10-CM version of I70.231 – other international versions of ICD-10 I70.231 may differ.