I70.239

ICD-10-CM Coding Rules

• I70.239

Approximate Synonyms

• Atherosclerotic ischemic ulcer of right lower leg

• Atherosclerotic ischemic ulcer of right lower leg limited to skin layer

• Atherosclerotic ischemic ulcer of right lower leg with bone necrosis

• Atherosclerotic ischemic ulcer of right lower leg with fat layer exposure

• Atherosclerotic ischemic ulcer of right lower leg with muscle necrosis

• Atherosclerotic ischemic ulcer of right lower leg, bone necrosis

• Atherosclerotic ischemic ulcer of right lower leg, muscle necrosis

• Atherosclerotic ischemic ulcer of right lower leg, skin breakdown

Details

• I70.239 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 ulcer of unsp site

• The 2023 edition of ICD-10-CM I70.239 became effective on October 1, 2022.

• This is the American ICD-10-CM version of I70.239 – other international versions of ICD-10 I70.239 may differ.