I83.81 ICD-10-CM Code: Varicose veins of lower extremities with pain
A clear reference for the official code description, hierarchy, and related coding information from the FY 2027 U.S. release.
Code definition
Official description
I83.81Varicose veins of lower extremities with pain
ICD-10-CM diagnosis code · United States clinical modification
Classification
Where I83.81 sits
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Chapter 9
Diseases of the circulatory system (I00-I99)
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Section
Diseases of veins, lymphatic vessels and lymph nodes, not elsewhere classified (I80-I89)
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Category I83
Varicose veins of lower extremities
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Subcategory I83.8
Varicose veins of lower extremities with other complications
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Code I83.81
Varicose veins of lower extremities with pain
More specific choices
Codes under I83.81
I83.81 is a non-billable category. Choose the child code that best matches the documented diagnosis.
Documentation details
Notes for this code
Inclusion terms
No inclusion terms are listed for I83.81.
Code first
No “code first” instruction is listed for I83.81.
Use additional code
No “use additional code” instruction is listed for I83.81.
Excludes1
Conditions that should not be reported together with this code.
No Excludes1 note is listed for I83.81.
Excludes2
Conditions not included here that may be reported separately when present.
No Excludes2 note is listed for I83.81.
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Frequently asked questions
What does ICD-10-CM code I83.81 mean?
I83.81 is the FY 2027 U.S. ICD-10-CM code for “Varicose veins of lower extremities with pain.”
Is I83.81 a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code?
No. I83.81 has more specific child codes in the FY 2027 reference data. Select the code that matches the documentation and confirm the active code set and payer requirements.
Where is I83.81 located in ICD-10-CM?
I83.81 is listed in Chapter 9, Diseases of the circulatory system (I00-I99), within Diseases of veins, lymphatic vessels and lymph nodes, not elsewhere classified (I80-I89) (I80–I89), under category I83, Varicose veins of lower extremities and subcategory I83.8, Varicose veins of lower extremities with other complications.
What coding notes are listed for I83.81?
No inclusion terms are listed for I83.81 in this reference record. No code-first instruction is listed. No Excludes1 note is listed. No Excludes2 note is listed.
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