Billable / Specific Code
ICD-10-CM I83.219 is the diagnosis code for Varicose veins of right lower extremity with both ulcer of unspecified site and inflammation. 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.
Always refer to the official ICD-10-CM Tabular List for complete coding guidelines. Ensure documentation supports the specificity of the code selected. When in doubt, consult a certified medical coder or the latest CMS guidelines.
Understanding where I83.219 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:
Yes, I83.219 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
I83.219 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Varicose veins of right lower extremity with both ulcer of unspecified site and inflammation". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.
The parent code of I83.219 is I83.21 ("Varicose veins of right lower extremity with both ulcer and inflammation"). I83.219 provides a more specific classification within this category.
I83.219 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 I83.219 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Varicose veins of right lower extremity with both ulcer of unspecified site and inflammation" 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 both ulcer of unspecified site and inflammation is I83.219.
Yes, I83.219 can be used as a primary diagnosis code since it is billable and specific.
I83.219 is in Chapter 9 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Yes, I83.219 is a valid ICD-10-CM code for the 2026 fiscal year, subject to official CMS updates.