ICD-10 Code I70.728 – Atherosclerosis of other type of bypass graft(s) of the extremities with rest pain, other extremity (2026): Diagnosis, Symptoms & Billing Guide
2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code I70.728 – Atherosclerosis of other type of bypass graft(s) of the extremities with rest pain, other extremity
What it is
This code identifies atherosclerotic narrowing or blockage in an other-type bypass graft in an extremity, with rest pain affecting the other extremity. Use it when the graft itself is the diseased vessel and pain occurs even without activity.
Clinical signs
Typical findings include ischemic rest pain, often worse at night or when the limb is elevated. Clinical features vary; refer to documentation for graft type, limb laterality, and evidence that the pain is due to arterial insufficiency.
When to use this code
Use this code when the record documents atherosclerosis in a bypass graft of an extremity and the patient has rest pain in the other extremity. You should confirm that the graft is not an autologous vein graft and that the provider links the pain to the graft disease.
If laterality or graft type is unclear, check documentation before assigning the code. This code is appropriate for diagnosis reporting, not for generic limb pain without documented vascular cause.
Do not use for
Do not use this code for atherosclerosis of native arteries, unspecified limb pain, or graft disease without rest pain. Check documentation if the record does not specify the other extremity or the bypass graft type.
Coding tip
Verify both the graft category and the documented rest pain side before coding; missing laterality or graft details can change the final ICD-10-CM selection.