Question 1

Is I73 a billable ICD-10 code?

Accepted Answer

No, I73 is not a billable code. It is a category code that requires additional specificity. You must select a more specific code from the subcategories for billing purposes.

Question 2

What does ICD-10 code I73 mean?

Accepted Answer

ICD-10-CM code I73 represents Other peripheral vascular diseases. This code is part of the International Classification of Diseases, 10th Revision, Clinical Modification used for medical coding and billing in the United States.

Question 3

What is the parent category for ICD-10 code I73?

Accepted Answer

The parent category for I73 is section:I70-I79 (Diseases of arteries, arterioles and capillaries (I70-I79)). This hierarchical classification helps organize related diagnoses for more accurate coding.

Question 4

What conditions should be coded separately from I73?

Accepted Answer

Code I73 has Type 2 Excludes including: chilblains (T69.1); frostbite (T33-T34); immersion hand or foot (T69.0-) and 1 more conditions. These conditions are not included in I73 but can be coded together if the patient has both conditions.

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