What is the ICD-10 code for chronic venous stasis ulcer?

The ICD-10 code for chronic venous stasis ulcer without varicose veins is I87.2. If varicose veins are present, use I83.0- codes.

How do you document a venous stasis ulcer?

Document the ulcer's location, size, depth, and any associated conditions like edema or varicose veins to ensure accurate coding.

ICD-10 Coding for Chronic Venous Stasis Ulcer(I87.2, I83.0, I83.9)

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Learn about the ICD-10 coding for chronic venous stasis ulcers, including documentation requirements and coding pitfalls.

Also known as:

Venous Leg UlcerStasis UlcerVenous Stasis Ulcer

Related ICD-10 Code Ranges

Complete code families applicable to Chronic Venous Stasis Ulcer

I00-I99Primary Range

Diseases of the circulatory system

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Code Comparison: When to Use Each Code

Compare key differences between these codes to ensure accurate selection

Code	Description	When to Use	Key Documentation
I87.2	Chronic venous insufficiency (CVI) of lower extremity	Use when the ulcer is due to venous insufficiency without varicose veins.	Doppler ultrasound showing venous reflux ABPI between 0.8 and 1.3
I83.0	Varicose veins of lower extremities with ulcer	Use when the ulcer is due to varicose veins.	Physical examination confirming varicose veins Doppler ultrasound showing venous reflux

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Venous insufficiency (chronic) (peripheral)

I87.2Billable

Differential Codes

Alternative codes to consider when ruling out similar conditions

Varicose veins of lower extremities with ulcerI83.0

Chronic venous insufficiency (CVI) of lower extremityI87.2

Documentation & Coding Risks

Avoid these common issues when documenting Chronic Venous Stasis Ulcer.

Not specifying laterality or depth of ulcer

Impact

Clinical: Inadequate treatment planning., Regulatory: Non-compliance with coding standards., Financial: Potential claim denials or reduced reimbursement.

Mitigation

Use templates to ensure complete documentation., Train staff on documentation requirements.

Using I87.2 when varicose veins are present.

Impact

Reimbursement: Incorrect coding may lead to claim denials., Compliance: Non-compliance with coding guidelines., Data Quality: Inaccurate clinical data representation.

Mitigation

Use I83.0- when varicose veins are documented.

Code specificity

Impact

Use of unspecified codes for ulcer location and severity.

Mitigation

Implement detailed documentation protocols.

Frequently Asked Questions

Documentation requirements, coding pitfalls and FAQs for conditions coded with I87.2.

Primary Code

I87.2

Venous insufficiency (chronic) (peripheral)

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ICD-10 Coding for Chronic Venous Stasis Ulcer(I87.2, I83.0, I83.9)

Documentation & Coding Risks

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