I83 – Varicose veins of lower extremities
ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Diseases of veins, lymphatic vessels and lymph nodes, not elsewhere classified
ICD-10-CM code
I83
- Code
I83(claims format:I83)- Description
- Varicose veins of lower extremities
- 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
Billable codes under I83
I83 is a header code and cannot be used on claims. Choose the most specific code:
- I83.0 – Varicose veins of lower extremities with ulcerHeader (more codes below)
- I83.1 – Varicose veins of lower extremities with inflammationHeader (more codes below)
- I83.2 – Varicose veins of lower extremities with both ulcer and inflammationHeader (more codes below)
- I83.8 – Varicose veins of lower extremities with other complicationsHeader (more codes below)
- I83.9 – Asymptomatic varicose veins of lower extremitiesHeader (more codes below)
Notes for I83
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10 code I83?
I83 is the ICD-10-CM code for varicose veins of lower extremities, in the block I80-I89 (Diseases of veins, lymphatic vessels and lymph nodes, not elsewhere classified).
Is I83 a billable code?
No. I83 is a header code with more specific child codes; report one of the billable codes listed above.
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.