Athscl nonbiol bypass of the extrm w rest pain, right leg

This code signifies the hardening and narrowing of a synthetic bypass graft in the right leg, leading to insufficient blood flow that causes pain even at rest. This condition indicates severe peripheral artery disease (PAD) affecting a previously implanted artificial vessel.

Use this code when documentation specifies atherosclerosis affecting a non-autologous (synthetic) bypass graft in the right lower extremity, and the patient experiences ischemic rest pain. This typically occurs in patients with a history of peripheral bypass surgery who are now presenting with worsening symptoms.

• Ensure the documentation explicitly states "nonbiological" or "synthetic" graft and specifies the right leg.
• Confirm the presence of "rest pain" as opposed to claudication, which would lead to a different code.
• Sequence this code after any underlying systemic conditions contributing to atherosclerosis, if applicable.