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 2007 ICD-9-CM Diagnosis 435.2
Subclavian steal syndrome On October 1, 2008 the 2009 ICD-9-CM codes came into effect. Therefore, this code may be out of date.
The 2009 version of ICD-9-CM 435.2 can be accessed here. - A clinically significant reduction in blood supply to the BRAIN STEM and CEREBELLUM (i.e., VERTEBROBASILAR INSUFFICIENCY) resulting from reversal of blood flow through the VERTEBRAL ARTERY from occlusion or stenosis of the proximal subclavian or brachiocephalic artery. Common symptoms include VERTIGO; SYNCOPE; and INTERMITTENT CLAUDICATION of the involved upper extremity. Subclavian steal may also occur in asymptomatic individuals. (From J Cardiovasc Surg 1994;35(1):11-4; Acta Neurol Scand 1994;90(3):174-8)
- 435.2 is a specific code that can be used to specify a diagnosis
- 435.2 contains 3 index entries
- View the ICD-9-CM Volume 1 435.* hierarchy
Index entries containing 435.2:- Steal
- subclavian artery
 435.2
Subclavian steal syndrome 435.2
Syndrome - see also Disease- subclavian steal 435.2
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