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    OpenPayerBilling CodesDiseases of veins, lymphatic vessels and lymph nodes, not elsewhere classifiedICD-10-CM i83-varicose-veins-of-lower-extremities
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    ICD-10-CM Code For Varicose Veins Of Lower Extremities: Group Overview

    The International Classification of Diseases, Tenth Revision, Clinical Modification (ICD-10-CM) code group I83 includes varicose veins of the lower extremities, covering uncomplicated varicose veins as well as varicose veins with complications such as ulceration, inflammation, and hemorrhage. These ICD-10-CM diagnosis codes are used to document venous disease severity, presence of complications, and laterality or site-specific involvement relevant to this group. Accurate coding within the ICD-10-CM I83 group supports proper claim adjudication, complete clinical documentation, and appropriate reimbursement.

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    ICD-10-CM I83: Varicose Veins Of Lower Extremities Overview

    The ICD-10-CM I83 group represents varicose veins of the lower extremities, including uncomplicated varicose veins and those with complications such as ulceration or inflammation. These diagnoses target the venous system of the legs and describe pathologic venous dilation, reflux, and related sequelae. Accurate coding matters for appropriate clinical documentation and reimbursement because it distinguishes severity and complications that affect care and claim adjudication.

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    When to Use

    Use a code from this group when a patient has clinically documented varicose veins of the leg identified by exam, imaging, or treatment planning, including cases with documented complications. Select codes that reflect laterality and any associated ulceration or inflammatory changes to accurately capture the clinical scenario.

    ICD-10-CM Codes

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    ICD-10-CM CodeDescription
    I83.001Varicose veins of unspecified lower extremity with ulcer of thigh
    I83.002Varicose veins of unspecified lower extremity with ulcer of calf
    I83.003Varicose veins of unspecified lower extremity with ulcer of ankle
    I83.004Varicose veins of unspecified lower extremity with ulcer of heel and midfoot
    I83.005Varicose veins of unspecified lower extremity with ulcer other part of foot
    I83.008Varicose veins of unspecified lower extremity with ulcer other part of lower leg
    I83.009Varicose veins of unspecified lower extremity with ulcer of unspecified site
    I83.011Varicose veins of right lower extremity with ulcer of thigh
    I83.012Varicose veins of right lower extremity with ulcer of calf
    I83.013Varicose veins of right lower extremity with ulcer of ankle
    I83.014Varicose veins of right lower extremity with ulcer of heel and midfoot
    I83.015Varicose veins of right lower extremity with ulcer other part of foot
    I83.018Varicose veins of right lower extremity with ulcer other part of lower leg
    I83.019Varicose veins of right lower extremity with ulcer of unspecified site
    I83.021Varicose veins of left lower extremity with ulcer of thigh
    I83.022Varicose veins of left lower extremity with ulcer of calf
    I83.023Varicose veins of left lower extremity with ulcer of ankle
    I83.024Varicose veins of left lower extremity with ulcer of heel and midfoot
    I83.025Varicose veins of left lower extremity with ulcer other part of foot
    I83.028Varicose veins of left lower extremity with ulcer other part of lower leg

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    DRG Codes

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    DRG CodeDescription
    299Peripheral Vascular Disorders with MCC
    300Peripheral Vascular Disorders with CC
    301Peripheral Vascular Disorders without CC/MCC

    Typical Clinical Scenarios

    • An elderly patient presents to the outpatient vascular clinic with chronic leg heaviness, visible tortuous veins along the medial calf, and long-standing ankle edema that worsens with standing. Duplex ultrasound confirms reflux in the great saphenous vein without active ulceration; this is a chronic venous insufficiency presentation managed conservatively or with elective intervention, so a varicose vein diagnosis from this group is assigned. Typical codes: I83.90, I83.11
    • A middle-aged pregnant patient reports new onset prominent, bulging varicosities of the lower extremity with aching and nocturnal leg cramps that began during the second trimester; physical exam shows dilated superficial veins without skin changes or ulceration. Because pregnancy-related symptomatic varicose veins are documented and require monitoring and possible postpartum treatment planning, an acute symptomatic varicose vein code from the group is used. Typical codes: I83.11, I83.812
    • A patient presents to the emergency department with a nonhealing venous leg ulcer over the medial malleolus on a background of chronic varicose veins and stasis dermatitis; wound cultures are negative but there is surrounding hyperpigmentation and lipodermatosclerosis. The visit documents the chronic varicose veins complicated by active venous ulceration, so a code indicating varicose veins with ulcer is selected from the group. Typical codes: I83.011, I83.221

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    I82-OTHER-VENOUS-EMBOLISM-AND-THROMBOSIS

    ICD-10-CM Code For Other Venous Embolism And Thrombosis: Group Overview

    I85-ESOPHAGEAL-VARICES

    ICD-10-CM Code For Esophageal Varices: Group Overview

    I86-VARICOSE-VEINS-OTHER-SITES

    ICD-10-CM Code For Varicose Veins Of Other Sites: Group Overview

    I87-OTHER-DISORDERS-OF-VEINS

    ICD-10-CM Code For Other Disorders Of Veins: Group Overview

    I88-NONSPECIFIC-LYMPHADENITIS

    ICD-10-CM Code For Nonspecific Lymphadenitis: Group Overview

    I89-OTHER-NONINFECTIVE-LYMPHATIC-DISORDERS

    ICD-10-CM Code For Other Noninfective Disorders Of Lymphatic Vessels And Lymph Nodes: Group Overview

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    References

    1. 1.CPT® Codes and Descriptions. AAPC. Retrieved Aug 11, 2026.Maintains the CPT code set's official descriptions and guidelines, licensed from the American Medical Association, used as the definitional source for CPT codes on this page.
    2. 2.HCPCS Quarterly Update. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Retrieved Aug 11, 2026.CMS's quarterly release of HCPCS Level II codes and short/long descriptors, the source for HCPCS code definitions and update history.
    3. 3.ICD-10-CM Full Code List. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Retrieved Aug 11, 2026.CMS's complete ICD-10-CM diagnosis code list, used to cross-reference diagnosis codes associated with this procedure or service.
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