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

The ICD-10 code for venous leg ulcer primarily involves I87.2 for chronic venous insufficiency and L97.xxx for ulcer specifics.

How do you code a venous leg ulcer with varicose veins?

Code I83.0xx for varicose veins with ulcer, followed by L97.xxx to specify ulcer location and severity.

ICD-10 Coding for Venous Leg Ulcer(I87.2, I83.0, I83.2)

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Learn how to accurately code venous leg ulcers using ICD-10, including chronic venous insufficiency and varicose veins with ulcers.

Also known as:

Venous Stasis UlcerVaricose Ulcer

Related ICD-10 Code Ranges

Complete code families applicable to Venous Leg 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 chronic venous insufficiency is the primary cause of the ulcer.	Doppler ultrasound showing venous reflux ABPI between 0.8 and 1.3
I83.0	Varicose veins of lower extremities with ulcer	Use when varicose veins are the primary cause of the ulcer.	Physical exam showing varicosities Ulceration at site of varicose veins

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

Use when varicose veins are the primary cause of the ulcer.

Chronic venous insufficiency (CVI) of lower extremityI87.2

Use when chronic venous insufficiency is the primary cause.

Pressure ulcerL89

Use when ulcer is due to pressure.

Documentation & Coding Risks

Avoid these common issues when documenting Venous Leg Ulcer.

Failing to document the underlying cause of the ulcer.

Impact

Clinical: Inadequate treatment planning., Regulatory: Non-compliance with documentation standards., Financial: Potential claim denials.

Mitigation

Use structured templates for documentation., Ensure all clinical findings are recorded.

Using L97.9 without specifying ulcer details.

Impact

Reimbursement: May lead to claim denials or reduced payment., Compliance: Non-compliance with coding guidelines., Data Quality: Poor data quality and inaccurate clinical records.

Mitigation

Always document and code the specific location and depth of the ulcer.

Ulcer Documentation

Impact

Inadequate documentation of ulcer characteristics and underlying cause.

Mitigation

Use comprehensive templates and ensure all clinical findings are documented.

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 Leg Ulcer(I87.2, I83.0, I83.2)

Documentation & Coding Risks

Frequently Asked Questions

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

How do you code a venous leg ulcer with varicose veins?

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