What is the ICD-10 code for venous stasis dermatitis of both lower extremities?

The ICD-10 code for venous stasis dermatitis of both lower extremities is I87.2 when no ulcers are present. If bilateral ulcers are present, use I87.313.

How do you document venous stasis dermatitis?

Document venous stasis dermatitis by including clinical findings such as edema, erythema, and Doppler ultrasound results confirming venous insufficiency.

ICD-10 Coding for Venous Stasis Dermatitis of Both Lower Extremities(I87.2, I83.0, I83.01)

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Learn about the ICD-10 coding for venous stasis dermatitis of both lower extremities, including documentation requirements and common coding pitfalls.

Also known as:

Stasis DermatitisVenous Eczema

Related ICD-10 Code Ranges

Complete code families applicable to Venous Stasis Dermatitis of Both Lower Extremities

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 venous stasis dermatitis is present without ulcers and varicose veins are not documented.	Doppler ultrasound showing venous reflux Clinical signs of edema skin changes
I87.313	Chronic venous hypertension (idiopathic) with ulcer of bilateral lower extremities	Use when bilateral ulcers are present due to venous hypertension.	Doppler ultrasound confirming venous hypertension Presence of bilateral ulcers

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Venous insufficiency (chronic) (peripheral)

I87.2Billable

Differential Codes

Alternative codes to consider when ruling out similar conditions

Varicose veins with ulcerI83.01

Use if varicose veins are documented with ulcers.

Non-pressure chronic ulcer of unspecified part of unspecified lower legL97.919

Use when ulcer location is unspecified.

Documentation & Coding Risks

Avoid these common issues when documenting Venous Stasis Dermatitis of Both Lower Extremities.

Failure to document laterality

Impact

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

Mitigation

Always specify laterality in documentation., Use bilateral codes when applicable.

Confusion between venous insufficiency and varicose veins

Impact

Reimbursement: Incorrect coding can lead to denied claims., Compliance: May result in non-compliance with coding guidelines., Data Quality: Affects accuracy of patient records and data reporting.

Mitigation

Ensure documentation clearly distinguishes between the two conditions.

Incorrect code sequencing

Impact

Improper sequencing of codes can lead to audit flags.

Mitigation

Follow coding guidelines for primary and secondary conditions.

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 Stasis Dermatitis of Both Lower Extremities(I87.2, I83.0, I83.01)

Documentation & Coding Risks

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for venous stasis dermatitis of both lower extremities?

How do you document venous stasis dermatitis?

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