2026 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 2026 ICD-10-CM dataset · Effective Oct 1, 2025 – Sep 30, 2026

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
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

Tabular List NotesGuidance

Coding notes and annotation back-references applicable to this code.

Type 2 Excludes

  • varicose veins complicating pregnancy O22.0
  • varicose veins complicating the puerperium O87.4

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 2017–2025No changes
FY 2026CurrentCurrent code set, no changesEffective October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.

Questions About I83Overview

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.