Billable / Specific Code
ICD-10-CM I87.003 is the diagnosis code for Postthrombotic syndrome without complications of bilateral lower extremity. 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 I87.003 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:
Yes, I87.003 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
I87.003 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Postthrombotic syndrome without complications of bilateral lower extremity". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.
The parent code of I87.003 is I87.00 ("Postthrombotic syndrome without complications"). I87.003 provides a more specific classification within this category.
I87.003 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 I87.003 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Postthrombotic syndrome without complications of bilateral lower extremity" 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 Postthrombotic syndrome without complications of bilateral lower extremity is I87.003.
Yes, I87.003 can be used as a primary diagnosis code since it is billable and specific.
I87.003 is in Chapter 9 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Yes, I87.003 is a valid ICD-10-CM code for the 2026 fiscal year, subject to official CMS updates.