I83.2
Header — not billableVaricose veins of lower extremities with both ulcer and inflammation
The ICD-10 code for varicose veins of lower extremities with both ulcer and inflammation is I83.2.
I83.2 is a non-billable header code. It groups related conditions but cannot be used on its own for reimbursement — select one of the 3 more specific codes below.
Clinical notes
Use additional code
This code represents an underlying condition. When a related manifestation is also present, coding convention calls for an additional code to be listed after this one.
- code to identify severity of ulcer (L97.-)
Documentation support
General coding-documentation guidance — not a substitute for payer-specific requirements or professional coding judgment.
- •This is a non-billable header code. Documentation must support a more specific child code before this diagnosis can be reported on a claim.
- •If the associated manifestation or related condition noted above is also documented, an additional code should be reported alongside this one.
- •As a general rule, code to the highest level of specificity supported by the documentation in the medical record.
Child codes under I83.2
Related codes in this category
- I83.0Varicose veins of lower extremities with ulcernon-billable header
- I83.1Varicose veins of lower extremities with inflammationnon-billable header
- I83.8Varicose veins of lower extremities with other complicationsnon-billable header
- I83.9Asymptomatic varicose veins of lower extremitiesnon-billable header
- I83.2Varicose veins of lower extremities with both ulcer and inflammationnon-billable header