2027 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code I83Varicose veins of lower extremities

ICD-10-CM Codes›I00–I99›I80-I89›I83

ICD-10-CM I83
CMSSource: CMS FY 2027 ICD-10-CM dataset · Effective Oct 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2027

I83 is a non-billable ICD-10-CM category code for varicose veins of lower extremities, so it cannot be submitted on claims. Use a more specific code from this category instead, such as I83.001, I83.002, I83.003, and I83.004.

Code Identity

ICD-10-CM Code
I83
Billable Status
No — Non-Billable Category
Code Describes
Varicose veins of lower extremities
Short Description
Varicose veins of lower extremities
Same as the full description in the CMS dataset.
Chapter
I80-I89
Diseases of veins, lymphatic vessels and lymph nodes, not elsewhere classified

Code Classification

ChapterI00–I99Diseases of the circulatory system
SectionI80-I89Diseases of veins, lymphatic vessels and lymph nodes, not elsewhere classified
CategoryI83Varicose veins of lower extremities
This CodeI83Varicose veins of lower extremities

Specific Coding for Varicose veins of lower extremitiesOverview

Non-specific codes like I83 require more characters. Use one of these billable codes instead:

  • I83.0 for Varicose veins of lower extremities with ulcer

  • I83.00 for Varicose veins of unspecified lower extremity with ulcer

  • I83.01 for Varicose veins of right lower extremity with ulcer

  • I83.02 for Varicose veins of left lower extremity with ulcer

  • I83.1 for Varicose veins of lower extremities with inflammation

  • Use I83.10 for Varicose veins of unspecified lower extremity with inflammation

  • Use I83.11 for Varicose veins of right lower extremity with inflammation

  • Use I83.12 for Varicose veins of left lower extremity with inflammation

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

  • I83.20 for Varicose veins of unspecified lower extremity with both ulcer and inflammation

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

  • I83.22 for Varicose veins of left lower extremity with both ulcer and inflammation

  • I83.8 for Varicose veins of lower extremities with other complications

  • I83.81 for Varicose veins of lower extremities with pain

  • I83.89 for Varicose veins of lower extremities with other complications

  • I83.9 for Asymptomatic varicose veins of lower extremities

  • Use I83.90 for Asymptomatic varicose veins of unspecified lower extremity

  • Use I83.91 for Asymptomatic varicose veins of right lower extremity

  • Use I83.92 for Asymptomatic varicose veins of left lower extremity

  • Use I83.93 for Asymptomatic varicose veins of bilateral lower extremities

Instructional NotesGuidance

Instructions from the official ICD-10-CM Tabular List that apply to I83: its own notes plus those printed at Chapter 9. A note printed at a category, block or chapter applies to every code under it.

Excludes2

Not included here: the excluded condition is not part of this code, but a patient may have both, so both codes may be reported.

On I83 itself
  • varicose veins complicating pregnancy (O22.0-)
  • varicose veins complicating the puerperium (O87.4)
From Chapter 9 (I00-I99) Diseases of the circulatory system applies to 1,433 codes
  • certain conditions originating in the perinatal period (P04-P96)
  • certain infectious and parasitic diseases (A00-B99)
  • complications of pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperium (O00-O9A)
  • congenital malformations, deformations, and chromosomal abnormalities (Q00-Q99)
  • endocrine, nutritional and metabolic diseases (E00-E88)
  • injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88)
  • neoplasms (C00-D49)
  • symptoms, signs and abnormal clinical and laboratory findings, not elsewhere classified (R00-R94)
  • systemic connective tissue disorders (M30-M36)
  • transient cerebral ischemic attacks and related syndromes (G45.-)

Source: CMS ICD-10-CM Tabular List. How to read instructional notes.

Referenced in Other NotesGuidance

Instructional notes printed at other codes that name I83, its category, or a range that includes it.

Excludes1 1

These codes carry an Excludes1 note naming I83: they are not reported together with it, unless the two conditions are unrelated.

  • I87.3 Chronic venous hypertension (idiopathic)
    varicose veins of lower extremities (I83.-)

Patient EducationClinical

Varicose Veins

Varicose veins are swollen, twisted veins that you can see just under the skin. They usually occur in the legs, but also can form in other parts of the body. Hemorrhoids are a type of varicose vein.

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Code HistoryHistory

FY 2016AddedAdded to the ICD-10-CM code setEffective October 1, 2015, the first year of ICD-10-CM.
FY 2017–2026No changes
FY 2027CurrentCurrent code set, no changesEffective October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.

Questions About I83Overview

What is the ICD-10 code for varicose veins of lower extremities?

I83 is the ICD-10-CM category for varicose veins of lower extremities, but it is a non-billable header: claims need a more specific code from this category, listed on this page.

Is I83 (Varicose veins of lower extremities) a billable code?

No. This is a category header that groups the codes for varicose veins of lower extremities, and headers cannot be submitted on claims. Claims for varicose veins of lower extremities need a more specific code from this category, such as I83.001, I83.002, and I83.003.