ICD-10-CM I70 is the diagnosis code for Atherosclerosis. This code falls under the section "Diseases of arteries, arterioles and capillaries" within Chapter 9 â Diseases of the circulatory system (I00-I99). It is a non-billable/non-specific ICD-10-CM code that should not be used for reimbursement. A more specific sub-code is required for billing. Medical coders and healthcare providers use this code to document and classify diagnoses in electronic health records, insurance claims, and clinical databases.
The following conditions are not included in I70. If the patient has both, code each condition separately:
Understanding where I70 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:
No, I70 is a non-billable/non-specific code. You should use a more specific sub-code for billing and reimbursement.
I70 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Atherosclerosis". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.
I70 is located in Section I70-I79 â "Diseases of arteries, arterioles and capillaries" within Chapter 9 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
I70 has 10 sub-code(s) that provide more specific detail: I70.0, I70.1, I70.2, I70.3, I70.4 and more.
Use I70 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Atherosclerosis" 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 Atherosclerosis is I70.
No, I70 is non-billable. Use a more specific sub-code for primary diagnosis billing.
I70 is in Chapter 9 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Yes, I70 is a valid ICD-10-CM code for the 2026 fiscal year, subject to official CMS updates.