I70.598: Other atherosclerosis of nonautologous biological bypass graft(s) of the extremities, other extremity

I70.598, other atherosclerosis of nonautologous biological bypass graft(s) of the extremities, other extremity, is listed as a covered diagnosis in 7 Medicare billing and coding articles that apply to 42 HCPCS Level II codes, including C9765 (Revascularization, endovascular, open or percutaneous…), C9764 (Revascularization, endovascular, open or percutaneous…), C9766 (Revascularization, endovascular, open or percutaneous…). The articles come from 3 Medicare contractors. A listed diagnosis supports medical necessity only; coverage still depends on the LCD's criteria and on documentation in the medical record.

HCPCS Level II codes with I70.598 as a covered diagnosis

CodeDescriptionMedicare coverageDMEPOS fee 2026 (state range)Articles listing it
C9765Revascularization, endovascular, open or percutaneous, lower extremity artery(ies), except tibial/peroneal; with intravascular lithotripsy, and transluminal stent placement(s), includes angioplasty within the same vessel(s), when performedSpecial coverage instructions apply—1
C9764Revascularization, endovascular, open or percutaneous, lower extremity artery(ies), except tibial/peroneal; with intravascular lithotripsy, includes angioplasty within the same vessel(s), when performedSpecial coverage instructions apply—1
C9766Revascularization, endovascular, open or percutaneous, lower extremity artery(ies), except tibial/peroneal; with intravascular lithotripsy and atherectomy, includes angioplasty within the same vessel(s), when performedSpecial coverage instructions apply—1
C9767Revascularization, endovascular, open or percutaneous, lower extremity artery(ies), except tibial/peroneal; with intravascular lithotripsy and transluminal stent placement(s), and atherectomy, includes angioplasty within the same vessel(s), when performedSpecial coverage instructions apply—1
C9774Revascularization, endovascular, open or percutaneous, tibial/peroneal artery(ies); with intravascular lithotripsy and atherectomy, includes angioplasty within the same vessel (s), when performedSpecial coverage instructions apply—1
C9772Revascularization, endovascular, open or percutaneous, tibial/peroneal artery(ies), with intravascular lithotripsy, includes angioplasty within the same vessel (s), when performedSpecial coverage instructions apply—1
C9773Revascularization, endovascular, open or percutaneous, tibial/peroneal artery(ies); with intravascular lithotripsy, and transluminal stent placement(s), includes angioplasty within the same vessel(s), when performedSpecial coverage instructions apply—1
C9775Revascularization, endovascular, open or percutaneous, tibial/peroneal artery(ies); with intravascular lithotripsy and transluminal stent placement(s), and atherectomy, includes angioplasty within the same vessel (s), when performedSpecial coverage instructions apply—1
G0278Iliac and/or femoral artery angiography, non-selective, bilateral or ipsilateral to catheter insertion, performed at the same time as cardiac catheterization and/or coronary angiography, includes positioning or placement of the catheter in the distal aorta or ipsilateral femoral or iliac artery, injection of dye, production of permanent images, and radiologic supervision and interpretation (list separately in addition to primary procedure)Carrier judgment—2
C8900Magnetic resonance angiography with contrast, abdomenSpecial coverage instructions apply—2
C8901Magnetic resonance angiography without contrast, abdomenSpecial coverage instructions apply—2
C8902Magnetic resonance angiography without contrast followed by with contrast, abdomenSpecial coverage instructions apply—2
C8909Magnetic resonance angiography with contrast, chest (excluding myocardium)Special coverage instructions apply—2
C8910Magnetic resonance angiography without contrast, chest (excluding myocardium)Special coverage instructions apply—2
C8911Magnetic resonance angiography without contrast followed by with contrast, chest (excluding myocardium)Special coverage instructions apply—2
C8912Magnetic resonance angiography with contrast, lower extremitySpecial coverage instructions apply—2
C8913Magnetic resonance angiography without contrast, lower extremitySpecial coverage instructions apply—2
C8914Magnetic resonance angiography without contrast followed by with contrast, lower extremitySpecial coverage instructions apply—2
C8918Magnetic resonance angiography with contrast, pelvisSpecial coverage instructions apply—2
C8919Magnetic resonance angiography without contrast, pelvisSpecial coverage instructions apply—2
C8920Magnetic resonance angiography without contrast followed by with contrast, pelvisSpecial coverage instructions apply—2
C8931Magnetic resonance angiography with contrast, spinal canal and contentsSpecial coverage instructions apply—2
C8932Magnetic resonance angiography without contrast, spinal canal and contentsSpecial coverage instructions apply—2
C8933Magnetic resonance angiography without contrast followed by with contrast, spinal canal and contentsSpecial coverage instructions apply—2
C8934Magnetic resonance angiography with contrast, upper extremitySpecial coverage instructions apply—2

17 more codes are listed. See every code with payment by region in Caduvo.

Medicare policy articles listing I70.598

A diagnosis listed as covered in a billing and coding article supports medical necessity for the article's codes; it does not guarantee payment. Coverage depends on the LCD's criteria, the contractor's jurisdiction and documentation in the medical record.

Other I70 diagnoses (Atherosclerosis)

Frequently asked questions

Does Medicare cover I70.598 (Other atherosclerosis of nonautologous biological bypass…)?

Medicare covers items and services, not diagnoses. 7 Medicare billing and coding articles list I70.598 as a covered diagnosis for 42 HCPCS Level II codes: the diagnosis can support medical necessity for those codes, but payment still depends on the LCD's coverage criteria and the medical record.

Which HCPCS codes can be billed with ICD-10 I70.598?

The Level II codes from the policies most specific to this diagnosis are C9765 (Revascularization, endovascular, open or percutaneous…, 1 article); C9764 (Revascularization, endovascular, open or percutaneous…, 1 article); C9766 (Revascularization, endovascular, open or percutaneous…, 1 article); C9767 (Revascularization, endovascular, open or percutaneous…, 1 article); C9774 (Revascularization, endovascular, open or percutaneous…, 1 article). Code choice depends on the item supplied; check each code's descriptor.

Which Medicare policy articles list I70.598?

A60247 (Billing and Coding: Endovascular Management for Peripheral Arterial Disease of the Upper and Lower Extremities); A56476 (Billing and Coding: Cardiac Radionuclide Imaging); A52850 (Billing and Coding: Cardiac Catheterization and Coronary Angiography), and 4 more articles.

What is ICD-10-CM code I70.598?

I70.598 is the ICD-10-CM code for other atherosclerosis of nonautologous biological bypass graft(s) of the extremities, other extremity, in category I70 (Atherosclerosis), chapter 9: Diseases of the circulatory system.

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Sources: CMS Medicare Coverage Database billing and coding articles (covered ICD-10 code lists and HCPCS links); ICD-10-CM FY2026; CMS HCPCS Level II release October 2026; CMS DMEPOS fee schedule 2026 (non-rural state fees). Not billing or legal advice.

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