I70.738: Atherosclerosis of other type of bypass graft(s) of the right leg with ulceration of other part of lower leg

I70.738, atherosclerosis of other type of bypass graft(s) of the right leg with ulceration of other part of lower leg, is listed as a covered diagnosis in 9 Medicare billing and coding articles that apply to 38 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 4 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 I70.738 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
G0127Trimming of dystrophic nails, any numberSpecial coverage instructions apply—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

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

Medicare policy articles listing I70.738

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 I70.738 (Atherosclerosis of other type of bypass graft(s) of the…)?

Medicare covers items and services, not diagnoses. 9 Medicare billing and coding articles list I70.738 as a covered diagnosis for 38 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 I70.738?

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 I70.738?

A60247 (Billing and Coding: Endovascular Management for Peripheral Arterial Disease of the Upper and Lower Extremities); A56232 (Billing and Coding: Foot Care); A56680 (Billing and Coding: Routine Foot Care), and 6 more articles.

What is ICD-10-CM code I70.738?

I70.738 is the ICD-10-CM code for atherosclerosis of other type of bypass graft(s) of the right leg with ulceration of other part of lower leg, in category I70 (Atherosclerosis), chapter 9: Diseases of the circulatory system.

Next steps

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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