I73.1
Thromboangiitis obliterans [Buerger’s disease]
Approximate Synonyms
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Thromboangiitis obliterans
Clinical Information
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A non-atherosclerotic, inflammatory thrombotic disease that commonly involves small and medium-sized arteries or veins in the extremities. It is characterized by occlusive thrombosis and fibrosis in the vascular wall leading to digital and limb ischemia and ulcerations. Thromboangiitis obliterans is highly associated with tobacco smoking.
Details
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I73.1 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
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The 2023 edition of ICD-10-CM I73.1 became effective on October 1, 2022.
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This is the American ICD-10-CM version of I73.1 – other international versions of ICD-10 I73.1 may differ.