ICD-10 Code I83.202 – Varicose veins of unspecified lower extremity with both ulcer of calf and inflammation (2026): Diagnosis, Symptoms & Billing Guide
2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code I83.202 – Varicose veins of unspecified lower extremity with both ulcer of calf and inflammation
What it is
This code identifies varicose veins in an unspecified lower extremity when the condition is complicated by both a calf ulcer and inflammation. Use it when the record documents this exact combination and does not specify right or left leg.
Clinical signs
Expect visible varicosities with a venous ulcer located on the calf and signs of local inflammation such as redness, swelling, or tenderness. Clinical features vary; refer to documentation.
When to use this code
Use this code when the provider documents varicose veins of the lower extremity plus an ulcer of the calf and inflammation, and laterality is not stated. It is appropriate when the note clearly ties the ulcer and inflammatory changes to the varicose vein disease. Check documentation if the ulcer site or leg side is unclear.
Do not use for
Do not use it for uncomplicated varicose veins, ulcers in another location, or cases where inflammation is not documented. If the record specifies a different leg or a different venous disorder, choose the more accurate code.
Coding tip
Verify both the ulcer site and the inflammatory component before assigning I83.202.