In simple words: This condition involves the build-up of plaque in the leg arteries, causing pain and cramping during exercise that goes away with rest.

This code specifies atherosclerosis affecting the native arteries of the extremities, resulting in intermittent claudication.Intermittent claudication is characterized by pain, cramping, or aching in the legs or buttocks during physical activity, such as walking, which is relieved by rest.

Example 1: A 65-year-old male presents with pain in his calves while walking that subsides with rest, consistent with intermittent claudication.Diagnostic testing confirms atherosclerosis in the arteries of his lower legs., A patient with a history of diabetes and smoking experiences cramping in their thigh muscles after walking for a short distance.Examination reveals diminished pulses in the lower extremities, and imaging confirms a diagnosis of atherosclerosis with intermittent claudication., A 70-year-old female with high cholesterol and hypertension reports pain and weakness in her legs while walking uphill. Duplex ultrasound confirms a diagnosis of atherosclerosis in the lower extremity arteries with intermittent claudication.

Documentation should clearly indicate the presence of intermittent claudication, the affected extremity/extremities, and any diagnostic studies confirming the presence of atherosclerosis in native arteries.