I83.2 – Varicose veins of lower extremities with both ulcer and inflammation

ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Diseases of veins, lymphatic vessels and lymph nodes, not elsewhere classified

Non-billable header

ICD-10-CM code I83.2

Code: I83.2 (claims format: I832)
Description: Varicose veins of lower extremities with both ulcer and inflammation
Short description: Varicose veins of lower extremities w ulc and inflammation
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

Billable codes under I83.2

I83.2 is a header code and cannot be used on claims. Choose the most specific code:

I83.20 – Varicose veins of unspecified lower extremity with both ulcer and inflammationHeader (more codes below)
I83.21 – Varicose veins of right lower extremity with both ulcer and inflammationHeader (more codes below)
I83.22 – Varicose veins of left lower extremity with both ulcer and inflammationHeader (more codes below)

Notes for I83.2

Use additional code:

code to identify severity of ulcer (L97.-)

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

Excludes2 (not included here):

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

Index terms for I83.2

Entries in the ICD-10-CM alphabetic index that lead to this code:

Varix, leg, with, ulcer, with inflammation

Related codes in I83

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code I83.2?

I83.2 is the ICD-10-CM code for varicose veins of lower extremities with both ulcer and inflammation, in the block I80-I89 (Diseases of veins, lymphatic vessels and lymph nodes, not elsewhere classified).

Is I83.2 a billable code?

No. I83.2 is a header code with more specific child codes; report one of the billable codes listed above.

What category does I83.2 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.