ICD-10 I70.7
Non-Billable HeaderAtherosclerosis of other type of bypass graft(s) of the extremities
About ICD-10-CM I70.7
ICD-10-CM code I70.7 represents Atherosclerosis of other type of bypass graft(s) of the extremities. This is a non-billable header code in the Circulatory System chapter (block I70). The 2026 edition of ICD-10-CM I70.7 became effective on October 1, 2025. Non-billable codes cannot be used as a primary or secondary diagnosis on a claim, use a more specific child code instead.
Use Additional Code
When coding I70.7, also report these additional codes when applicable.
- code, if applicable, to identify chronic total occlusion of artery of extremity (I70.92)
Medicare LCD Coverage for I70.7
Local Coverage Determinations (LCDs) from CMS MACs that list I70.7 as a covered diagnosis.
This doesn't mean the code isn't covered, it means no MAC has issued a Local Coverage Determination naming this specific code. Coverage may still apply under National Coverage Determinations or general medical-necessity rules.
Commercial Payer Coverage
Coverage policies from major commercial payers referencing I70.7.
Our payer policy database covers Aetna, Cigna, Anthem, BCBS, Humana, and Medicare Advantage plans, but I70.7 doesn't currently appear in any indexed policy. The code may still be covered under standard plan benefits.
CPT Codes Commonly Billed with I70.7
Procedures frequently paired with this diagnosis based on PayerReady's Dx↔Px linkage data.
We don't have CPT pairings indexed for this specific code yet. Use the CPT search above to find common procedures, or check your payer's published medical policy for code-specific guidance.
Codes Adjacent To I70.7
Other codes in section I70-I79 (Diseases of arteries, arterioles and capillaries).
ICD-10 I70.7, Billing FAQ
Is ICD-10 code I70.7 billable? +
No, I70.7 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code from block I70 when submitting claims.
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Verified against the CMS 2026 code set on May 31, 2026.
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