Type 1 diabetes w diabetic peripheral angiopath w/o gangrene

This code signifies Type 1 diabetes complicated by damage to the small blood vessels in the extremities, specifically peripheral angiopathy, but without the presence of tissue death (gangrene). This microvascular complication can lead to impaired circulation, nerve damage, and increased risk of foot ulcers.

Apply this code when a patient with Type 1 diabetes presents with documented evidence of peripheral angiopathy, such as claudication, diminished pulses, or non-healing wounds attributed to poor circulation, and gangrene is explicitly absent. Supporting documentation includes physician notes detailing the diagnosis of Type 1 diabetes and the presence of peripheral vascular disease without gangrene.

• Always ensure the documentation specifies "Type 1" diabetes, as this code is specific to that type.
• Do not use this code if gangrene is present; instead, select a more specific code that includes gangrene.
• Sequencing typically places the diabetes code first, followed by codes for any associated manifestations or complications.