Billable / Specific Code
ICD-10-CM I83.891 is the diagnosis code for Varicose veins of right lower extremity with other complications. 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 I83.891 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:
Yes, I83.891 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
I83.891 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Varicose veins of right lower extremity with other complications". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.
The parent code of I83.891 is I83.89 ("Varicose veins of lower extremities with other complications"). I83.891 provides a more specific classification within this category.
I83.891 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 I83.891 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Varicose veins of right lower extremity with other complications" 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 other complications is I83.891.
Yes, I83.891 can be used as a primary diagnosis code since it is billable and specific.
I83.891 is in Chapter 9 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Yes, I83.891 is a valid ICD-10-CM code for the 2026 fiscal year, subject to official CMS updates.