I83.01 ICD 10 Code is a non-billable and non-specific code and should not be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. There are other codes below it with greater level of diagnosis detail. The 2023 edition of the American ICD-10-CM code became effective on October 1, 2022.
Codes
- I83.011 Varicose veins of right lower extremity with ulcer of thigh
- I83.012 Varicose veins of right lower extremity with ulcer of calf
- I83.013 Varicose veins of right lower extremity with ulcer of ankle
- I83.014 Varicose veins of right lower extremity with ulcer of heel and midfoot
- I83.015 Varicose veins of right lower extremity with ulcer other part of foot
- I83.018 Varicose veins of right lower extremity with ulcer other part of lower leg
- I83.019 Varicose veins of right lower extremity with ulcer of unspecified site
Possible back-references that may be applicable or related to I83.01 ICD10 Code:
- I00-I99 Diseases of the circulatory system
- I80-I89 Diseases of veins, lymphatic vessels and lymph nodes, not elsewhere classified
- I83 Varicose veins of lower extremities
- I83.0 Varicose veins of lower extremities with ulcer
- I83.1 Varicose veins of lower extremities with inflammation
- I83.2 Varicose veins of lower extremities with both ulcer and inflammation
- I83.8 Varicose veins of lower extremities with other complications
- I83.9 Asymptomatic varicose veins of lower extremities
Present On Admission (POA Exempt)
I83.01 ICD 10 code is considered exempt from POA reporting
Clinical information about I83.01 ICD 10 code
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.
Your veins have one-way valves that help keep blood flowing toward your heart. If the valves are weak or damaged, blood can back up and pool in your veins. This causes the veins to swell, which can lead to varicose veins.
Varicose veins are very common. You are more at risk if you are older, are female, have obesity, don't exercise, or have a family history of varicose veins. They can also be more common in pregnancy.
Doctors often diagnose varicose veins from a physical exam. Sometimes you may need additional tests.
Exercising, losing weight, elevating your legs when resting, and not crossing them when sitting can help keep varicose veins from getting worse. Wearing loose clothing and avoiding long periods of standing can also help. If varicose veins are painful or you don't like the way they look, your doctor may recommend procedures to remove them.
NIH: National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute
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