I83.90
Billable codeAsymptomatic varicose veins of unspecified lower extremity
The ICD-10 code for asymptomatic varicose veins of unspecified lower extremity is I83.90.
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.
- Varicose veins NOS
Documentation support
General coding-documentation guidance — not a substitute for payer-specific requirements or professional coding judgment.
- •This code describes an unspecified presentation. If the medical record documents a more specific detail (e.g. laterality, type, or affected site), a more specific sibling code should be used instead — see Related codes below.
- •Laterality-specific codes exist for this condition — confirm the affected side is documented.
- •As a general rule, code to the highest level of specificity supported by the documentation in the medical record.
Related codes in this category
- I83.91Asymptomatic varicose veins of right lower extremity
- I83.92Asymptomatic varicose veins of left lower extremity
- I83.93Asymptomatic varicose veins of bilateral lower extremities
- I83.90Asymptomatic varicose veins of unspecified lower extremity
ICD-9-CM equivalent
Informational only — GEM mappings are approximate, not guaranteed one-to-one equivalents. Verify before use in billing.
- 4549Approximate match
Associated MS-DRGs
I83.90 can serve as the principal diagnosis for these Medicare Severity Diagnosis-Related Groups.
Informational only — actual DRG assignment also depends on procedures, complications/comorbidities (CC/MCC), discharge status, and payer-specific rules not reflected here.