ICD-10 Code I83.008 – Varicose veins of unspecified lower extremity with ulcer other part of lower leg (2026): Diagnosis, Symptoms & Billing Guide
2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code I83.008 – Varicose veins of unspecified lower extremity with ulcer other part of lower leg
What it is
This code identifies varicose veins in an unspecified lower extremity when an ulcer is present on another part of the lower leg. Use it when the record links the venous disease and ulcer, but does not specify the exact side.
Clinical signs
Typical findings include visible, enlarged superficial veins and a chronic ulcer on the lower leg. Clinical features vary; refer to documentation for laterality, ulcer location, and whether the ulcer is venous in origin.
When to use this code
Use I83.008 when the provider documents varicose veins with an associated ulcer of the lower leg, but does not identify the right or left leg. It fits outpatient or inpatient records that describe venous disease with an ulcer in a non-ankle lower-leg location. Check documentation if the ulcer site or laterality is unclear.
Do not use for
Do not use this code for varicose veins without an ulcer, or for ulcers with a nonvenous cause. If the ulcer is at the ankle or foot, or the side is specified, use the more specific documented code.
Coding tip
Confirm both the venous diagnosis and the ulcer location before assigning I83.008.