I73.9
Billable

Peripheral vascular disease, unspecified

Billable / Specific Code

What is Peripheral vascular disease, unspecified?

ICD-10-CM I73.9 is the diagnosis code for Peripheral vascular disease, unspecified. This code falls under the section "Diseases of arteries, arterioles and capillaries" within Chapter 9 — Diseases of the circulatory system (I00-I99). It is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. Medical coders and healthcare providers use this code to document and classify diagnoses in electronic health records, insurance claims, and clinical databases.

💡 Inclusions
⛔ Excludes1

Coding Guidelines for I73.9

✅ This Code Includes

  • Intermittent claudication
  • Peripheral angiopathy NOS
  • Spasm of artery

⛔ Type 1 Excludes (Never code together)

The following conditions should never be coded at the same time as I73.9. They are mutually exclusive:

  • atherosclerosis of the extremities (I70.2--I70.7-)

ICD-10-CM Code Hierarchy

Understanding where I73.9 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:

Related Codes

Frequently Asked Questions

Is I73.9 a billable ICD-10-CM code?

Yes, I73.9 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.

What does I73.9 mean?

I73.9 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Peripheral vascular disease, unspecified". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.

What is the parent code of I73.9?

The parent code of I73.9 is I73 ("Other peripheral vascular diseases"). I73.9 provides a more specific classification within this category.

What section is I73.9 in?

I73.9 is located in Section I70-I79 — "Diseases of arteries, arterioles and capillaries" within Chapter 9 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.

When should I use I73.9?

Use I73.9 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Peripheral vascular disease, unspecified" and the clinical documentation supports this level of specificity. Always verify with the latest ICD-10-CM guidelines and payer requirements.

People Also Ask

What is the ICD-10 code for Peripheral vascular disease, unspecified?

The ICD-10-CM code for Peripheral vascular disease, unspecified is I73.9.

Can I73.9 be used for primary diagnosis?

Yes, I73.9 can be used as a primary diagnosis code since it is billable and specific.

What chapter is I73.9 in?

I73.9 is in Chapter 9 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.

What conditions are excluded from I73.9?

Type 1 Excludes for I73.9 include: atherosclerosis of the extremities (I70.2--I70.7-).

Is I73.9 valid for 2026?

Yes, I73.9 is a valid ICD-10-CM code for the 2026 fiscal year, subject to official CMS updates.

See Also

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Code Details
I73.9
Peripheral vascular disease, unspecified
Billable / Specific Code
9 — Diseases of the circulatory system (I00-I99)
I70-I79 — Diseases of arteries, arterioles and capillaries
2026 ICD-10-CM