Billable / Specific Code
ICD-10-CM I70.398 is the diagnosis code for Other atherosclerosis of unspecified type of bypass graft(s) of the extremities, other extremity. 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.
Always refer to the official ICD-10-CM Tabular List for complete coding guidelines. Ensure documentation supports the specificity of the code selected. When in doubt, consult a certified medical coder or the latest CMS guidelines.
Understanding where I70.398 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:
Yes, I70.398 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
I70.398 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Other atherosclerosis of unspecified type of bypass graft(s) of the extremities, other extremity". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.
The parent code of I70.398 is I70.39 ("Other atherosclerosis of unspecified type of bypass graft(s) of the extremities"). I70.398 provides a more specific classification within this category.
I70.398 is located in Section I70-I79 — "Diseases of arteries, arterioles and capillaries" within Chapter 9 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Use I70.398 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Other atherosclerosis of unspecified type of bypass graft(s) of the extremities, other extremity" and the clinical documentation supports this level of specificity. Always verify with the latest ICD-10-CM guidelines and payer requirements.
The ICD-10-CM code for Other atherosclerosis of unspecified type of bypass graft(s) of the extremities, other extremity is I70.398.
Yes, I70.398 can be used as a primary diagnosis code since it is billable and specific.
I70.398 is in Chapter 9 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Yes, I70.398 is a valid ICD-10-CM code for the 2026 fiscal year, subject to official CMS updates.