I83.9
Header — not billableAsymptomatic varicose veins of lower extremities
The ICD-10 code for asymptomatic varicose veins of lower extremities is I83.9.
I83.9 is a non-billable header code. It groups related conditions but cannot be used on its own for reimbursement — select one of the 4 more specific codes below.
Clinical notes
Also known as
Alternate wording, synonyms, or specific conditions that fall under this code, listed to help confirm you've picked the right one.
- Phlebectasia of lower extremities
- Varicose veins of lower extremities
- Varix of lower extremities
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.
- •As a general rule, code to the highest level of specificity supported by the documentation in the medical record.
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
- I83.2Varicose veins of lower extremities with both ulcer and inflammationnon-billable header
- I83.8Varicose veins of lower extremities with other complicationsnon-billable header
- I83.9Asymptomatic varicose veins of lower extremitiesnon-billable header