I70-I79Not billable, use a more specific code below

Diseases of arteries, arterioles and capillaries (I70-I79)

chapter 9: Diseases of the Circulatory System

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Official coding guidelines

From the ICD-10-CM Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting, FY 2027 (CMS and NCHS). Links open the PDF at the right page.

Covers hypertension with heart and kidney disease, coronary artery disease with angina, perioperative stroke, cerebrovascular sequelae, and acute myocardial infarction types and timing.

Read Section I.C.9 (page 50)

All codes under I70-I79

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I70-I79 MS-DRGs

This code does not group to an MS-DRG as a principal diagnosis.

About the condition

Plain-language background from MedlinePlus (National Library of Medicine), not coding guidance.

Atherosclerosis

Atherosclerosis is a condition in which plaque builds up inside your arteries. Plaque is a sticky substance made up of cholesterol, fat, blood cells, calcium, and other substances found in the blood. Over time, plaque hardens and causes your arteries to narrow. That limits the flow of oxygen-rich blood to your body.

Read more about atherosclerosis on MedlinePlus