I83.023
✓ BillableVaricose veins of left lower extremity with ulcer of ankle
Diseases of the circulatory system (I00-I99)
⚠️ Excludes2
inheritedRules inherited from parent codes.
- • varicose veins complicating pregnancy (O22.0-)
- • varicose veins complicating the puerperium (O87.4)
📋 Code Instructions
inherited- • code to identify severity of ulcer (L97.-)
Clinical Description
ICD-10-CM code I83.023 represents varicose veins of left lower extremity with ulcer of ankle. This code falls under the Diseases of the circulatory system (I00-I99) classification. It is a billable/specific code valid for HIPAA-covered transactions as of October 1, 2025 (FY2026). This code can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes on insurance claims.
This is a 7-character code at the 6th level of specificity. This is the most specific code available in this subcategory.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is ICD-10 code I83.023?
ICD-10-CM code I83.023 is "Varicose veins of left lower extremity with ulcer of ankle". It belongs to the category: Diseases of the circulatory system (I00-I99).
Is I83.023 a billable ICD-10 code?
Yes, I83.023 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
Can I83.023 be coded with other codes?
I83.023 has 2 Excludes2 note(s). These conditions can be coded together if both are documented in the patient record.
Related Codes in I83.02
Other codes in the same category that may be relevant for differential coding:
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CMS ICD-10-CM 2026 Tabular List
Updated October 1, 2025 (FY2026)