I70.249

ICD-10-CM Coding Rules

• I70.249

Approximate Synonyms

• Atherosclerotic ischemic ulcer of left lower leg

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

• Atherosclerotic ischemic ulcer of left lower leg with bone necrosis

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

• Atherosclerotic ischemic ulcer of left lower leg with muscle necrosis

• Atherosclerotic ischemic ulcer of left lower leg, bone necrosis

• Atherosclerotic ischemic ulcer of left lower leg, muscle necrosis

• Atherosclerotic ischemic ulcer of left lower leg, skin breakdown

Details

• I70.249 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 unsp site

• The 2023 edition of ICD-10-CM I70.249 became effective on October 1, 2022.

• This is the American ICD-10-CM version of I70.249 – other international versions of ICD-10 I70.249 may differ.