I83
Non-Billable

Varicose veins of lower extremities

Non-Billable / Non-Specific Code

What is Varicose veins of lower extremities?

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 — 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.

â„šī¸ Excludes2

Coding Guidelines for I83

â„šī¸ Type 2 Excludes (Code separately if applicable)

The following conditions are not included in I83. If the patient has both, code each condition separately:

  • varicose veins complicating pregnancy (O22.0-)
  • varicose veins complicating the puerperium (O87.4)

ICD-10-CM Code Hierarchy

Understanding where I83 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:

Sub-Codes 5 entries
I83.0Varicose veins of lower extremities with ulcerNon-BillableI83.00Varicose veins of unspecified lower extremity with ulcerNon-BillableI83.001Varicose veins of unspecified lower extremity with ulcer of thighBillableI83.002Varicose veins of unspecified lower extremity with ulcer of calfBillableI83.003Varicose veins of unspecified lower extremity with ulcer of ankleBillableI83.004Varicose veins of unspecified lower extremity with ulcer of heel and midfootBillableI83.005Varicose veins of unspecified lower extremity with ulcer other part of footBillableI83.008Varicose veins of unspecified lower extremity with ulcer other part of lower legBillableI83.009Varicose veins of unspecified lower extremity with ulcer of unspecified siteBillableI83.01Varicose veins of right lower extremity with ulcerNon-BillableI83.011Varicose veins of right lower extremity with ulcer of thighBillableI83.012Varicose veins of right lower extremity with ulcer of calfBillableI83.013Varicose veins of right lower extremity with ulcer of ankleBillableI83.014Varicose veins of right lower extremity with ulcer of heel and midfootBillableI83.015Varicose veins of right lower extremity with ulcer other part of footBillableI83.018Varicose veins of right lower extremity with ulcer other part of lower legBillableI83.019Varicose veins of right lower extremity with ulcer of unspecified siteBillableI83.02Varicose veins of left lower extremity with ulcerNon-BillableI83.021Varicose veins of left lower extremity with ulcer of thighBillableI83.022Varicose veins of left lower extremity with ulcer of calfBillableI83.023Varicose veins of left lower extremity with ulcer of ankleBillableI83.024Varicose veins of left lower extremity with ulcer of heel and midfootBillableI83.025Varicose veins of left lower extremity with ulcer other part of footBillableI83.028Varicose veins of left lower extremity with ulcer other part of lower legBillableI83.029Varicose veins of left lower extremity with ulcer of unspecified siteBillableI83.1Varicose veins of lower extremities with inflammationNon-BillableI83.10Varicose veins of unspecified lower extremity with inflammationBillableI83.11Varicose veins of right lower extremity with inflammationBillableI83.12Varicose veins of left lower extremity with inflammationBillableI83.2Varicose veins of lower extremities with both ulcer and inflammationNon-BillableI83.20Varicose veins of unspecified lower extremity with both ulcer and inflammationNon-BillableI83.201Varicose veins of unspecified lower extremity with both ulcer of thigh and inflammationBillableI83.202Varicose veins of unspecified lower extremity with both ulcer of calf and inflammationBillableI83.203Varicose veins of unspecified lower extremity with both ulcer of ankle and inflammationBillableI83.204Varicose veins of unspecified lower extremity with both ulcer of heel and midfoot and inflammationBillableI83.205Varicose veins of unspecified lower extremity with both ulcer other part of foot and inflammationBillableI83.208Varicose veins of unspecified lower extremity with both ulcer of other part of lower extremity and inflammationBillableI83.209Varicose veins of unspecified lower extremity with both ulcer of unspecified site and inflammationBillableI83.21Varicose veins of right lower extremity with both ulcer and inflammationNon-BillableI83.211Varicose veins of right lower extremity with both ulcer of thigh and inflammationBillableI83.212Varicose veins of right lower extremity with both ulcer of calf and inflammationBillableI83.213Varicose veins of right lower extremity with both ulcer of ankle and inflammationBillableI83.214Varicose veins of right lower extremity with both ulcer of heel and midfoot and inflammationBillableI83.215Varicose veins of right lower extremity with both ulcer other part of foot and inflammationBillableI83.218Varicose veins of right lower extremity with both ulcer of other part of lower extremity and inflammationBillableI83.219Varicose veins of right lower extremity with both ulcer of unspecified site and inflammationBillableI83.22Varicose veins of left lower extremity with both ulcer and inflammationNon-BillableI83.221Varicose veins of left lower extremity with both ulcer of thigh and inflammationBillableI83.222Varicose veins of left lower extremity with both ulcer of calf and inflammationBillableI83.223Varicose veins of left lower extremity with both ulcer of ankle and inflammationBillableI83.224Varicose veins of left lower extremity with both ulcer of heel and midfoot and inflammationBillableI83.225Varicose veins of left lower extremity with both ulcer other part of foot and inflammationBillableI83.228Varicose veins of left lower extremity with both ulcer of other part of lower extremity and inflammationBillableI83.229Varicose veins of left lower extremity with both ulcer of unspecified site and inflammationBillableI83.8Varicose veins of lower extremities with other complicationsNon-BillableI83.81Varicose veins of lower extremities with painNon-BillableI83.811Varicose veins of right lower extremity with painBillableI83.812Varicose veins of left lower extremity with painBillableI83.813Varicose veins of bilateral lower extremities with painBillableI83.819Varicose veins of unspecified lower extremity with painBillableI83.89Varicose veins of lower extremities with other complicationsNon-BillableI83.891Varicose veins of right lower extremity with other complicationsBillableI83.892Varicose veins of left lower extremity with other complicationsBillableI83.893Varicose veins of bilateral lower extremities with other complicationsBillableI83.899Varicose veins of unspecified lower extremity with other complicationsBillableI83.9Asymptomatic varicose veins of lower extremitiesNon-BillableI83.90Asymptomatic varicose veins of unspecified lower extremityBillableI83.91Asymptomatic varicose veins of right lower extremityBillableI83.92Asymptomatic varicose veins of left lower extremityBillableI83.93Asymptomatic varicose veins of bilateral lower extremitiesBillable
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is I83 a billable ICD-10-CM code?

No, I83 is a non-billable/non-specific code. You should use a more specific sub-code for billing and reimbursement.

What does I83 mean?

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.

What section is I83 in?

I83 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.

What are the sub-codes of I83?

I83 has 5 sub-code(s) that provide more specific detail: I83.0, I83.1, I83.2, I83.8, I83.9.

When should I use I83?

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.

People Also Ask

What is the ICD-10 code for Varicose veins of lower extremities?

The ICD-10-CM code for Varicose veins of lower extremities is I83.

Can I83 be used for primary diagnosis?

No, I83 is non-billable. Use a more specific sub-code for primary diagnosis billing.

What chapter is I83 in?

I83 is in Chapter 9 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.

Is I83 valid for 2026?

Yes, I83 is a valid ICD-10-CM code for the 2026 fiscal year, subject to official CMS updates.

See Also

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Code Details
I83
Varicose veins of lower extremities
Non-Billable / Non-Specific Code
9 — Diseases of the circulatory system (I00-I99)
I80-I89 — Diseases of veins, lymphatic vessels and lymph nodes, not elsewhere classified
2026 ICD-10-CM