I70.243

ICD-10-CM Coding Rules

• I70.243

Approximate Synonyms

• Atherosclerotic ischemic ulcer of left ankle

• Atherosclerotic ischemic ulcer of left ankle limited to skin layer

• Atherosclerotic ischemic ulcer of left ankle with bone necrosis

• Atherosclerotic ischemic ulcer of left ankle with fat layer exposure

• Atherosclerotic ischemic ulcer of left ankle with muscle necrosis

• Atherosclerotic ischemic ulcer of left ankle, bone necrosis

• Atherosclerotic ischemic ulcer of left ankle, muscle necrosis

• Atherosclerotic ischemic ulcer of left ankle, skin breakdown

Details

• I70.243 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 ankle

• The 2023 edition of ICD-10-CM I70.243 became effective on October 1, 2022.

• This is the American ICD-10-CM version of I70.243 – other international versions of ICD-10 I70.243 may differ.