I87.31 – Chronic venous hypertension (idiopathic) with ulcer
ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Diseases of veins, lymphatic vessels and lymph nodes, not elsewhere classified
- Code
I87.31(claims format:I8731)- Description
- Chronic venous hypertension (idiopathic) 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
- I87 › I87.3
Billable codes under I87.31
I87.31 is a header code and cannot be used on claims. Choose the most specific code:
- I87.311 – Chronic venous hypertension (idiopathic) with ulcer of right lower extremityBillable
- I87.312 – Chronic venous hypertension (idiopathic) with ulcer of left lower extremityBillable
- I87.313 – Chronic venous hypertension (idiopathic) with ulcer of bilateral lower extremityBillable
- I87.319 – Chronic venous hypertension (idiopathic) with ulcer of unspecified lower extremityBillable
Notes for I87.31
- code to specify site and severity of ulcer (L97.-)
Notes inherited from parent codes
Instructional notes at a category or block level apply to every code below it.
I87.3 – Chronic venous hypertension (idiopathic)
- Stasis edema
Index terms for I87.31
Entries in the ICD-10-CM alphabetic index that lead to this code:
Related codes in I87.3
- I87.30 – Chronic venous hypertension (idiopathic) without complicationsHeader
- I87.32 – Chronic venous hypertension (idiopathic) with inflammationHeader
- I87.33 – Chronic venous hypertension (idiopathic) with ulcer and inflammationHeader
- I87.39 – Chronic venous hypertension (idiopathic) with other complicationsHeader
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10 code I87.31?
I87.31 is the ICD-10-CM code for chronic venous hypertension (idiopathic) with ulcer, in the block I80-I89 (Diseases of veins, lymphatic vessels and lymph nodes, not elsewhere classified).
Is I87.31 a billable code?
No. I87.31 is a header code with more specific child codes; report one of the billable codes listed above.
What category does I87.31 belong to?
It belongs to category I87 – Other disorders of veins.
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.