I87.3
Non-Billable

Chronic venous hypertension (idiopathic)

Non-Billable / Non-Specific Code

What is Chronic venous hypertension (idiopathic)?

ICD-10-CM I87.3 is the diagnosis code for Chronic venous hypertension (idiopathic). 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.

💡 Inclusions
⛔ Excludes1

Coding Guidelines for I87.3

✅ This Code Includes

  • Stasis edema

⛔ Type 1 Excludes (Never code together)

The following conditions should never be coded at the same time as I87.3. They are mutually exclusive:

  • chronic venous hypertension due to deep vein thrombosis (I87.0-)
  • varicose veins of lower extremities (I83.-)

ICD-10-CM Code Hierarchy

Understanding where I87.3 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:

Sub-Codes 5 entries
I87.30Chronic venous hypertension (idiopathic) without complicationsNon-BillableI87.301Chronic venous hypertension (idiopathic) without complications of right lower extremityBillableI87.302Chronic venous hypertension (idiopathic) without complications of left lower extremityBillableI87.303Chronic venous hypertension (idiopathic) without complications of bilateral lower extremityBillableI87.309Chronic venous hypertension (idiopathic) without complications of unspecified lower extremityBillableI87.31Chronic venous hypertension (idiopathic) with ulcerNon-BillableI87.311Chronic venous hypertension (idiopathic) with ulcer of right lower extremityBillableI87.312Chronic venous hypertension (idiopathic) with ulcer of left lower extremityBillableI87.313Chronic venous hypertension (idiopathic) with ulcer of bilateral lower extremityBillableI87.319Chronic venous hypertension (idiopathic) with ulcer of unspecified lower extremityBillableI87.32Chronic venous hypertension (idiopathic) with inflammationNon-BillableI87.321Chronic venous hypertension (idiopathic) with inflammation of right lower extremityBillableI87.322Chronic venous hypertension (idiopathic) with inflammation of left lower extremityBillableI87.323Chronic venous hypertension (idiopathic) with inflammation of bilateral lower extremityBillableI87.329Chronic venous hypertension (idiopathic) with inflammation of unspecified lower extremityBillableI87.33Chronic venous hypertension (idiopathic) with ulcer and inflammationNon-BillableI87.331Chronic venous hypertension (idiopathic) with ulcer and inflammation of right lower extremityBillableI87.332Chronic venous hypertension (idiopathic) with ulcer and inflammation of left lower extremityBillableI87.333Chronic venous hypertension (idiopathic) with ulcer and inflammation of bilateral lower extremityBillableI87.339Chronic venous hypertension (idiopathic) with ulcer and inflammation of unspecified lower extremityBillableI87.39Chronic venous hypertension (idiopathic) with other complicationsNon-BillableI87.391Chronic venous hypertension (idiopathic) with other complications of right lower extremityBillableI87.392Chronic venous hypertension (idiopathic) with other complications of left lower extremityBillableI87.393Chronic venous hypertension (idiopathic) with other complications of bilateral lower extremityBillableI87.399Chronic venous hypertension (idiopathic) with other complications of unspecified lower extremityBillable
Related Codes

Frequently Asked Questions

Is I87.3 a billable ICD-10-CM code?

No, I87.3 is a non-billable/non-specific code. You should use a more specific sub-code for billing and reimbursement.

What does I87.3 mean?

I87.3 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Chronic venous hypertension (idiopathic)". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.

What is the parent code of I87.3?

The parent code of I87.3 is I87 ("Other disorders of veins"). I87.3 provides a more specific classification within this category.

What section is I87.3 in?

I87.3 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 I87.3?

I87.3 has 5 sub-code(s) that provide more specific detail: I87.30, I87.31, I87.32, I87.33, I87.39.

When should I use I87.3?

Use I87.3 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Chronic venous hypertension (idiopathic)" 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 Chronic venous hypertension (idiopathic)?

The ICD-10-CM code for Chronic venous hypertension (idiopathic) is I87.3.

Can I87.3 be used for primary diagnosis?

No, I87.3 is non-billable. Use a more specific sub-code for primary diagnosis billing.

What chapter is I87.3 in?

I87.3 is in Chapter 9 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.

What conditions are excluded from I87.3?

Type 1 Excludes for I87.3 include: chronic venous hypertension due to deep vein thrombosis (I87.0-); varicose veins of lower extremities (I83.-).

Is I87.3 valid for 2026?

Yes, I87.3 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
I87.3
Chronic venous hypertension (idiopathic)
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