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

The ICD-10 code for a venous stasis ulcer primarily due to chronic venous insufficiency is I87.2, with additional codes from L97.- to specify ulcer location and depth.

How do you code a venous ulcer with varicose veins?

For venous ulcers caused by varicose veins, use the ICD-10 code range I83.0-, which specifies varicose veins with ulcer.

ICD-10 Coding for Venous Stasis Ulcer(I87.2, I83.0, I87.3)

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Learn about ICD-10 coding for venous stasis ulcers, including code relationships, documentation requirements, and common pitfalls.

Also known as:

Venous UlcerStasis UlcerVaricose Ulcer

Related ICD-10 Code Ranges

Complete code families applicable to 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 extremities	When the ulcer is due to chronic venous insufficiency without varicose veins.	Duplex ultrasound showing venous reflux >0.5 seconds ABI ≥0.8 to rule out arterial disease
L97.322	Non-pressure chronic ulcer of left ankle with fat layer exposed	Use to specify the ulcer's location and depth when coding with I87.2.	Documentation of ulcer location and depth

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 cause of the ulcer.

Documentation & Coding Risks

Avoid these common issues when documenting Venous Stasis Ulcer.

Omitting laterality in ulcer documentation.

Impact

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

Mitigation

Use standardized templates., Double-check documentation for completeness.

Using I87.2 when varicose veins are present.

Impact

Reimbursement: Incorrect coding may lead to claim denials., Compliance: Non-compliance with ICD-10 coding guidelines., Data Quality: Inaccurate clinical data representation.

Mitigation

Use I83.0- when varicose veins are the cause.

Ulcer Documentation Completeness

Impact

Incomplete documentation of ulcer characteristics.

Mitigation

Implement thorough documentation protocols and regular audits.

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 Ulcer(I87.2, I83.0, I87.3)

Documentation & Coding Risks

Frequently Asked Questions

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

How do you code a venous ulcer with varicose veins?

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