What is the ICD-10 code for venous insufficiency ulcer?

The ICD-10 code for venous insufficiency ulcer is I87.2, used in conjunction with L97.x codes to specify ulcer location and depth.

How do you document a venous insufficiency ulcer?

Document the ulcer's location, depth, etiology, and confirm venous insufficiency with Doppler ultrasound results.

ICD-10 Coding for Venous Insufficiency Ulcer(I87.2, I83.2, L97.322)

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Comprehensive guide to coding and documenting venous insufficiency ulcers, including ICD-10 codes, documentation requirements, and common pitfalls.

Also known as:

Venous UlcerStasis UlcerVaricose Ulcer

Related ICD-10 Code Ranges

Complete code families applicable to Venous Insufficiency 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 the lower extremities	Use when chronic venous insufficiency is the underlying cause of the ulcer.	Doppler ultrasound showing venous reflux >0.5 sec
L97.322	Non-pressure chronic ulcer of left ankle with fat layer exposed	Use to specify ulcer location and depth when fat layer is exposed.	Wound assessment showing fat layer exposure

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 ulcerI83.2

Use when varicose veins are present with an ulcer.

Non-pressure chronic ulcer of left ankle with muscle necrosisL97.323

Use when muscle necrosis is documented.

Documentation & Coding Risks

Avoid these common issues when documenting Venous Insufficiency Ulcer.

Omitting laterality in documentation

Impact

Clinical: Ambiguity in treatment planning, Regulatory: Non-compliance with ICD-10 requirements, Financial: Potential claim denials

Mitigation

Always specify right or left in documentation

Sequencing ulcer code before venous insufficiency

Impact

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

Mitigation

Always code I87.2 before L97.x when CVI is the cause.

Incorrect sequencing of codes

Impact

Failure to sequence I87.2 before L97.x

Mitigation

Educate coders on proper sequencing rules.

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 Venous Insufficiency Ulcer(I87.2, I83.2, L97.322)

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