Non-Billable / Non-Specific Code
ICD-10-CM I83 is the diagnosis code for Varicose veins of lower extremities. This code falls under the section "Diseases of veins, lymphatic vessels and lymph nodes, not elsewhere classified" within Chapter 9 â Diseases of the circulatory system (I00-I99). It is a non-billable/non-specific ICD-10-CM code that should not be used for reimbursement. A more specific sub-code is required for billing. Medical coders and healthcare providers use this code to document and classify diagnoses in electronic health records, insurance claims, and clinical databases.
The following conditions are not included in I83. If the patient has both, code each condition separately:
Understanding where I83 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:
No, I83 is a non-billable/non-specific code. You should use a more specific sub-code for billing and reimbursement.
I83 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Varicose veins of lower extremities". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.
I83 is located in Section I80-I89 â "Diseases of veins, lymphatic vessels and lymph nodes, not elsewhere classified" within Chapter 9 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
I83 has 5 sub-code(s) that provide more specific detail: I83.0, I83.1, I83.2, I83.8, I83.9.
Use I83 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Varicose veins of lower extremities" and the clinical documentation supports this level of specificity. Always verify with the latest ICD-10-CM guidelines and payer requirements.
The ICD-10-CM code for Varicose veins of lower extremities is I83.
No, I83 is non-billable. Use a more specific sub-code for primary diagnosis billing.
I83 is in Chapter 9 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Yes, I83 is a valid ICD-10-CM code for the 2026 fiscal year, subject to official CMS updates.