What is the icd10 code for A surgical assistant MD assists in performing five venous grafts in a coronary artery bypass procedure for arteriosclerosis of native arteries?

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The appropriate ICD-10 code for arteriOSclerosis of native arteries is I70.9 (Atherosclerosis of native arteries of extremities, unspecified). However, for the procedure itself, you would need to use the appropriate CPT code for the coronary artery bypass surgery, as ICD-10 codes classify diagnoses rather than procedures. The surgical assistant's involvement doesn’t change the ICD-10 code for the condition being treated. Always verify with current coding guidelines or a coding specialist for precise coding.

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