I83.229 – Varicose veins of left lower extremity with both ulcer of unspecified site and inflammation
ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Diseases of veins, lymphatic vessels and lymph nodes, not elsewhere classified
- Code
I83.229(claims format:I83229)- Description
- Varicose veins of left lower extremity with both ulcer of unspecified site and inflammation
- Short description
- Varicos vn of l low extrem w ulc of unsp site and inflam
- Billable
- Yes – valid for HIPAA-covered transactions
- 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 › I83.22
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
- code to identify severity of ulcer (L97.-)
Index terms for I83.229
Entries in the ICD-10-CM alphabetic index that lead to this code:
Related codes in I83.22
- I83.221 – Varicose veins of left lower extremity with both ulcer of thigh and inflammationBillable
- I83.222 – Varicose veins of left lower extremity with both ulcer of calf and inflammationBillable
- I83.223 – Varicose veins of left lower extremity with both ulcer of ankle and inflammationBillable
- I83.224 – Varicose veins of left lower extremity with both ulcer of heel and midfoot and inflammationBillable
- I83.225 – Varicose veins of left lower extremity with both ulcer other part of foot and inflammationBillable
- I83.228 – Varicose veins of left lower extremity with both ulcer of other part of lower extremity and inflammationBillable
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10 code I83.229?
I83.229 is the ICD-10-CM code for varicose veins of left lower extremity with both ulcer of unspecified site and inflammation, in the block I80-I89 (Diseases of veins, lymphatic vessels and lymph nodes, not elsewhere classified).
Is I83.229 a billable code?
Yes. I83.229 is a billable/specific code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
What category does I83.229 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.