I70.242

ICD-10-CM Coding Rules

• I70.242

Approximate Synonyms

• Atherosclerotic ischemic ulcer of left calf

• Atherosclerotic ischemic ulcer of left calf limited to skin layer

• Atherosclerotic ischemic ulcer of left calf with bone necrosis

• Atherosclerotic ischemic ulcer of left calf with fat layer exposure

• Atherosclerotic ischemic ulcer of left calf with muscle necrosis

• Atherosclerotic ischemic ulcer of left calf, bone necrosis

• Atherosclerotic ischemic ulcer of left calf, muscle necrosis

• Atherosclerotic ischemic ulcer of left calf, skin breakdown

Details

• I70.242 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 left leg w ulceration of calf

• The 2023 edition of ICD-10-CM I70.242 became effective on October 1, 2022.

• This is the American ICD-10-CM version of I70.242 – other international versions of ICD-10 I70.242 may differ.