What is the ICD-10 code for vascular insufficiency?

The ICD-10 code for chronic venous insufficiency is I87.2, which requires documentation of venous reflux and CEAP classification.

How to code peripheral vascular disease in ICD-10?

Peripheral vascular disease is coded as I73.9 when unspecified, but more specific codes should be used when etiology is known.

ICD-10 Coding for Vascular Insufficiency(I87.2, I70.2, I73.9)

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Learn about ICD-10 coding for vascular insufficiency, including chronic venous insufficiency and peripheral vascular disease. Ensure accurate documentation with our detailed guide.

Also known as:

Peripheral Vascular DiseaseChronic Venous InsufficiencyVenous Insufficiency

Related ICD-10 Code Ranges

Complete code families applicable to Vascular Insufficiency

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) (peripheral)	Use when chronic venous insufficiency is documented with supporting clinical evidence.	Duplex ultrasound showing reflux >0.5 seconds CEAP classification C3-C6
I73.9	Peripheral vascular disease, unspecified	Use when peripheral vascular disease is documented but not specified.	Clinical documentation of peripheral vascular symptoms without specific etiology

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 without ulcer or inflammationI83.9

Atherosclerosis of extremitiesI70.2

Documentation & Coding Risks

Avoid these common issues when documenting Vascular Insufficiency.

Failure to document CEAP classification

Impact

Clinical: Leads to incomplete clinical assessment., Regulatory: Increases risk of audit discrepancies., Financial: Potentially reduces reimbursement due to lack of specificity.

Mitigation

Educate clinicians on the importance of CEAP classification., Implement checklist for documentation completeness.

Using unspecified codes without proper documentation

Impact

Reimbursement: May lead to reduced reimbursement due to lack of specificity., Compliance: Increases risk of audit failures., Data Quality: Affects accuracy of clinical data and reporting.

Mitigation

Ensure detailed clinical documentation to support specific coding.

Unspecified Coding

Impact

High risk of audit due to use of unspecified codes without supporting documentation.

Mitigation

Encourage detailed documentation and use of specific codes.

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 Vascular Insufficiency(I87.2, I70.2, I73.9)

Documentation & Coding Risks

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for vascular insufficiency?

How to code peripheral vascular disease in ICD-10?

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