I70.243Billable
Atherosclerosis of native arteries of left leg with ulceration of ankle
Short description: Athscl native arteries of left leg w ulceration of ankle
- Chapter
- 9. Diseases of the circulatory system
- Category
- I70
- Effective date
- October 1, 2026
Related codes in category I70
I70AtherosclerosisI70.0Atherosclerosis of aortaYesI70.1Atherosclerosis of renal arteryYesI70.2Atherosclerosis of native arteries of the extremitiesI70.20Unsp atherosclerosis of native arteries of extremitiesI70.201Unsp athscl native arteries of extremities, right legYesI70.202Unsp athscl native arteries of extremities, left legYesI70.203Unsp athscl native arteries of extremities, bilateral legsYesI70.208Unsp athscl native arteries of extremities, oth extremityYesI70.209Unsp athscl native arteries of extremities, unsp extremityYesI70.21Athscl native arteries of extremities w intermittent claudI70.211Athscl native arteries of extrm w intrmt claud, right legYes
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10 code I70.243?
I70.243 is an ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for Atherosclerosis of native arteries of left leg with ulceration of ankle.
Is I70.243 a billable code?
Yes. I70.243 is billable and specific enough to be used on a claim.
What ICD-10-CM chapter is I70.243 in?
I70.243 falls under Chapter 9: Diseases of the circulatory system.
When did I70.243 become effective?
I70.243 has been effective since October 1, 2026, per the CMS/CDC ICD-10-CM annual release.
What other codes are related to I70.243?
I70.243 belongs to category I70, which includes 12 other codes — see the related codes list on this page.
ICD-10-CM data maintained by CDC/CMS (public domain). Always verify codes with authoritative sources before making coding or billing decisions.