Billable / Specific Code
ICD-10-CM I83.015 is the diagnosis code for Varicose veins of right lower extremity with ulcer other part of foot. This code falls under the section "Diseases of veins, lymphatic vessels and lymph nodes, not elsewhere classified" within Chapter 9 — Diseases of the circulatory system (I00-I99). It is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. Medical coders and healthcare providers use this code to document and classify diagnoses in electronic health records, insurance claims, and clinical databases.
Understanding where I83.015 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:
Yes, I83.015 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
I83.015 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Varicose veins of right lower extremity with ulcer other part of foot". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.
The parent code of I83.015 is I83.01 ("Varicose veins of right lower extremity with ulcer"). I83.015 provides a more specific classification within this category.
I83.015 is located in Section I80-I89 — "Diseases of veins, lymphatic vessels and lymph nodes, not elsewhere classified" within Chapter 9 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Use I83.015 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Varicose veins of right lower extremity with ulcer other part of foot" 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 right lower extremity with ulcer other part of foot is I83.015.
Yes, I83.015 can be used as a primary diagnosis code since it is billable and specific.
I83.015 is in Chapter 9 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Yes, I83.015 is a valid ICD-10-CM code for the 2026 fiscal year, subject to official CMS updates.