Stricture of artery

This code represents a pathological narrowing of an artery, which can impede blood flow. This stricture may be congenital or acquired due to various underlying conditions such as atherosclerosis, inflammation, or trauma.

Apply this code when documentation explicitly states an arterial stricture, stenosis, or narrowing without further specification of the cause or location. This is appropriate when the physician's diagnosis is "stricture of artery" or similar, and more specific codes are not supported.

• Do not use this code if a more specific anatomical site or underlying cause of the arterial stricture is documented (e.g., renal artery stenosis, carotid artery stenosis).
• Always review the medical record for laterality if applicable, though this code does not specify left or right.
• Consider if an additional code for the underlying cause of the stricture is necessary, if known and documented.