I83.00 – Varicose veins of unspecified lower extremity with ulcer
ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Diseases of veins, lymphatic vessels and lymph nodes, not elsewhere classified
- Code
I83.00(claims format:I8300)- Description
- Varicose veins of unspecified lower extremity with ulcer
- Billable
- No – use a more specific code below
- Valid for
- Dates of service October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027 (FY2027)
- Chapter
- 9. Diseases of the circulatory system (I00-I99)
- Block
- I80-I89 Diseases of veins, lymphatic vessels and lymph nodes, not elsewhere classified
- Parent codes
- I83 › I83.0
Billable codes under I83.00
I83.00 is a header code and cannot be used on claims. Choose the most specific code:
- I83.001 – Varicose veins of unspecified lower extremity with ulcer of thighBillable
- I83.002 – Varicose veins of unspecified lower extremity with ulcer of calfBillable
- I83.003 – Varicose veins of unspecified lower extremity with ulcer of ankleBillable
- I83.004 – Varicose veins of unspecified lower extremity with ulcer of heel and midfootBillable
- I83.005 – Varicose veins of unspecified lower extremity with ulcer other part of footBillable
- I83.008 – Varicose veins of unspecified lower extremity with ulcer other part of lower legBillable
- I83.009 – Varicose veins of unspecified lower extremity with ulcer of unspecified siteBillable
Notes inherited from parent codes
Instructional notes at a category or block level apply to every code below it.
I83 – Varicose veins of lower extremities
I83.0 – Varicose veins of lower extremities with ulcer
- code to identify severity of ulcer (L97.-)
Related codes in I83.0
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10 code I83.00?
I83.00 is the ICD-10-CM code for varicose veins of unspecified lower extremity with ulcer, in the block I80-I89 (Diseases of veins, lymphatic vessels and lymph nodes, not elsewhere classified).
Is I83.00 a billable code?
No. I83.00 is a header code with more specific child codes; report one of the billable codes listed above.
What category does I83.00 belong to?
It belongs to category I83 – Varicose veins of lower extremities.
Source: CDC/NCHS ICD-10-CM FY2027 code files, tabular list and index. Reference only – code assignment must follow the official ICD-10-CM guidelines and documentation in the medical record.