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I70.368

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Atherosclerosis of unspecified type of bypass graft(s) of the extremities with gangrene, other extremity

Diseases of the circulatory system (I00-I99)

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❌ Excludes1

inherited

Rules inherited from parent codes in the hierarchy.

I70.3
  • • embolism or thrombus of bypass graft(s) of extremities (T82.8-)

⚠️ Excludes2

inherited

Rules inherited from parent codes.

I70
  • • arteriosclerotic cardiovascular disease (I25.1-)
  • • arteriosclerotic heart disease (I25.1-)
  • • atheroembolism (I75.-)
  • • cerebral atherosclerosis (I67.2)
  • • coronary atherosclerosis (I25.1-)
  • • mesenteric atherosclerosis (K55.1)
  • • precerebral atherosclerosis (I67.2)
  • • primary pulmonary atherosclerosis (I27.0)

📋 Code Instructions

inherited
I70.36
  • • code to identify the severity of any ulcer (L97.-, L98.49-), if applicable
I70.3
  • • code, if applicable, to identify chronic total occlusion of artery of extremity (I70.92)
I70
  • • code to identify:
  • • exposure to environmental tobacco smoke (Z77.22)
  • • history of tobacco dependence (Z87.891)
  • • occupational exposure to environmental tobacco smoke (Z57.31)
  • • tobacco dependence (F17.-)
  • • tobacco use (Z72.0)

Clinical Description

ICD-10-CM code I70.368 represents atherosclerosis of unspecified type of bypass graft(s) of the extremities with gangrene, other extremity. This code falls under the Diseases of the circulatory system (I00-I99) classification. It is a billable/specific code valid for HIPAA-covered transactions as of October 1, 2025 (FY2026). This code can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes on insurance claims.

This is a 7-character code at the 6th level of specificity. This is the most specific code available in this subcategory. Coders should note that I70.368 has 1 Excludes1 restriction(s) — codes that cannot be reported together on the same claim.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is ICD-10 code I70.368?

ICD-10-CM code I70.368 is "Atherosclerosis of unspecified type of bypass graft(s) of the extremities with gangrene, other extremity". It belongs to the category: Diseases of the circulatory system (I00-I99).

Is I70.368 a billable ICD-10 code?

Yes, I70.368 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.

What codes are excluded with I70.368?

I70.368 has 1 Excludes1 rule(s). These codes are mutually exclusive and cannot be coded together on the same claim.

Can I70.368 be coded with other codes?

I70.368 has 8 Excludes2 note(s). These conditions can be coded together if both are documented in the patient record.

Related Codes in I70.36

Other codes in the same category that may be relevant for differential coding:

I70.361Atherosclerosis of unspecified type of bypass graft(s) of the extremities with gangrene, right legI70.362Atherosclerosis of unspecified type of bypass graft(s) of the extremities with gangrene, left legI70.363Atherosclerosis of unspecified type of bypass graft(s) of the extremities with gangrene, bilateral legsI70.369Atherosclerosis of unspecified type of bypass graft(s) of the extremities with gangrene, unspecified extremity

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Code Information

CodeI70.368
BillableYes
ParentI70.36
CategoryDiseases of the circulatory system (I00-I99)
Excludes11 rule(s)
Excludes28 note(s)

Data Source

CMS ICD-10-CM 2026 Tabular List

Updated October 1, 2025 (FY2026)