ICD-10 Code I83.8 – Varicose veins of lower extremities with other complications (2026): Diagnosis, Symptoms & Billing Guide
2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code I83.8 – Varicose veins of lower extremities with other complications
What it is
This code identifies varicose veins in the lower extremities when the record notes a complication not named by a more specific I83 code. Use it for documented venous disease that is not simply uncomplicated varicose veins.
Clinical signs
Clinical features vary; refer to documentation. Typical findings may include visibly enlarged or tortuous leg veins with symptoms or complications such as pain, swelling, skin changes, or inflammation.
When to use this code
Use I83.8 when the provider documents varicose veins of the legs with an additional complication, but the chart does not specify a more exact code. It is appropriate when the complication is described generally or does not map to another listed I83 subtype. Confirm laterality and any documented associated condition before coding.
Do not use for
Do not use this code for uncomplicated varicose veins, which have their own code. If the record specifies a different complication or a more precise varicose vein category, code that instead.
Coding tip
Check the note for the exact complication and choose the most specific I83 code available.