Subclavian Artery Stenosis ICD-10-CM Codes

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What Subclavian Artery Stenosis ICD-10 codes can I use?Is this lone Subclavian Artery Stenosis ICD-10 code billable?Clinical information about Subclavian Artery Stenosis Synonyms include FAQS

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What Subclavian Artery Stenosis ICD-10 codes can I use?

If you’re looking for Subclavian Artery Stenosis ICD codes, please note that there are no ICD010 codes that mention Subclavian Artery Stenosis in their names. That doesn’t mean there aren’t any!

The ICD-10 code you’re looking for is I77.1 - Stricture of artery.

This ICD-10 code is meant to be used on a patient confirmed to have a stricture in an artery. Stenosis means narrowing or constriction. If an artery has a stricture, it’s narrowed or constricted.

This code doesn’t specify any specific arteries with stricture, so if your patient has Subclavian Artery Stenosis, you can use this ICD-10 code.

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Is this lone Subclavian Artery Stenosis ICD-10 code billable?

Yes. This ICD-10 code for Subclavian Artery Stenosis is valid and billable.

Clinical information about Subclavian Artery Stenosis:

Subclavian Arteries are essential blood vessels. They are located below the clavicle (hence the subclavian), and their function is to supply blood to the upper body, especially the arms.

Subclavian Artery Stenosis is characterized by the narrowing/constriction of these arteries, whether one or both. If these arteries become narrow or constricted, the person who is dealing with this condition will likely have the following symptoms:

There might be a change in blood pressure in the arms
The muscles in their arms will feel weak and tired
Their arms might feel cold and numb
Their arms might feel pain or discomfort, especially when moved or repeatedly used for a physical activity

Synonyms include:

Arterial thoracic outlet syndrome of left subclavian artery
Arterial thoracic outlet syndrome of right subclavian artery
Stenosis of left subclavian artery
Stenosis of right subclavian artery
Stenosis of both subclavian arteries
Subclavian artery stenosis due to atherosclerosis
Subclavian artery stenosis icd 10
ICD 10 subclavian artery stenosis
Left subclavian artery stenosis ICD 10
ICD 10 code for subclavian artery stenosis
ICD 10 code for left subclavian artery stenosis

Commonly asked questions

What are the causes of Subclavian Artery Stenosis?

The most common cause is Atherosclerosis, a condition characterized by the hardening or thickening of arteries due to the build-up of plaque made of fatty substances. Other causes include inflammations of the Subclavian Arteries and blood clots.

How do healthcare professionals detect/diagnose Subclavian Artery Stenosis?

They will look at a person’s medical history (personal and family) and conduct physical examinations of the upper body. They will also conduct imaging tests to confirm the stenosis.

How is Subclavian Artery Stenosis treated?

Conservative treatments include the use of aspirins and cholesterol-lowering medication. For severe cases, Angioplasty might be the best choice.