ICD-10 code for Critical limb ischemia: I70.2
ICD-9 code for Critical limb ischemia: 440.23
Critical limb ischemia is a severe condition characterized by inadequate blood flow to the extremities, typically the legs, which can lead to tissue damage and potential limb loss. In the International Classification of Diseases, Tenth Revision (ICD-10), the code for critical limb ischemia is I70.23. This code falls under the category of peripheral vascular disease, specifically atherosclerosis of native arteries of the extremities.
In the previous revision, ICD-9, the corresponding code for critical limb ischemia was 440.23. This code was also classified under peripheral vascular disease and specified atherosclerosis of native arteries of the extremities.
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