ICD-10 Code I83.019 – Varicose veins of right lower extremity with ulcer of unspecified site (2026): Diagnosis, Symptoms & Billing Guide
2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code I83.019 – Varicose veins of right lower extremity with ulcer of unspecified site
What it is
This code identifies varicose veins in the right lower extremity when an ulcer is present, but the ulcer site is not specified. Use it when the documentation links the ulcer to the right leg varicosities.
Clinical signs
Typical findings include visible, enlarged, twisted superficial veins in the right leg and a documented ulcer on that same extremity. Clinical features vary; refer to documentation for the ulcer location and laterality.
When to use this code
Use I83.019 when the provider documents varicose veins of the right lower extremity with an associated ulcer, but does not identify the ulcer site more specifically. It also fits when the record states a venous ulcer tied to right-leg varicosities and no additional detail is available. Check documentation if the ulcer is elsewhere or the cause is unclear.
Do not use for
Do not use this code if the ulcer is not documented as associated with varicose veins, or if the condition involves the left leg or both legs. Check documentation for a more specific ulcer site code when available.
Coding tip
Code the laterality and ulcer association exactly as documented; unspecified ulcer site should not replace a more detailed description.