I65.2
Non-billableOcclusion and stenosis of carotid artery
I65.2 is the ICD-10-CM code for Occlusion and stenosis of carotid artery. It is a non-billable category code — use a more specific child code such as I65.21 for billing.
I00-I99 Diseases of the circulatory system
What this means — in plain language
MedlinePlus · NIHYour carotid arteries are two large blood vessels in your neck. They supply your brain and head with blood. If you have carotid artery disease, the arteries become narrow or blocked, usually because of atherosclerosis . Atherosclerosis is the buildup of plaque, which is made up of fat, cholesterol , calcium, and other substances found in the blood. Carotid artery disease is serious because it can block the blood…
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