I83.21 – Varicose veins of right lower extremity with both ulcer and inflammation

Code

I83.21 (claims format: I8321)

Description

Varicose veins of right lower extremity with both ulcer and inflammation

Short description

Varicose veins of r low extrem 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 › I83.2

Billable codes under I83.21

I83.21 is a header code and cannot be used on claims. Choose the most specific code:

• I83.211 – Varicose veins of right lower extremity with both ulcer of thigh and inflammationBillable
• I83.212 – Varicose veins of right lower extremity with both ulcer of calf and inflammationBillable
• I83.213 – Varicose veins of right lower extremity with both ulcer of ankle and inflammationBillable
• I83.214 – Varicose veins of right lower extremity with both ulcer of heel and midfoot and inflammationBillable
• I83.215 – Varicose veins of right lower extremity with both ulcer other part of foot and inflammationBillable
• I83.218 – Varicose veins of right lower extremity with both ulcer of other part of lower extremity and inflammationBillable
• I83.219 – Varicose veins of right lower extremity with both ulcer of unspecified site and inflammationBillable

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

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

Related codes in I83.2

• I83.20 – Varicose veins of unspecified lower extremity with both ulcer and inflammationHeader
• I83.22 – Varicose veins of left lower extremity with both ulcer and inflammationHeader