Billable / Specific Code
ICD-10-CM I83.221 is the diagnosis code for Varicose veins of left lower extremity with both ulcer of thigh 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 I83.221 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:
Yes, I83.221 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
I83.221 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Varicose veins of left lower extremity with both ulcer of thigh and inflammation". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.
The parent code of I83.221 is I83.22 ("Varicose veins of left lower extremity with both ulcer and inflammation"). I83.221 provides a more specific classification within this category.
I83.221 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 I83.221 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Varicose veins of left lower extremity with both ulcer of thigh 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 left lower extremity with both ulcer of thigh and inflammation is I83.221.
Yes, I83.221 can be used as a primary diagnosis code since it is billable and specific.
I83.221 is in Chapter 9 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Yes, I83.221 is a valid ICD-10-CM code for the 2026 fiscal year, subject to official CMS updates.