ICD-10 Code I83.89 – Varicose veins of lower extremities with other complications (2026): Diagnosis, Symptoms & Billing Guide
2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code I83.89 – Varicose veins of lower extremities with other complications
What it is
I83.89 identifies varicose veins in the lower extremities with complications not named by a more specific code. Use it when the chart documents venous disease plus another complication, but the exact complication is not otherwise classified.
Clinical signs
Clinical features vary; refer to documentation. Common findings in varicose vein disease include visible enlarged veins, leg heaviness, aching, swelling, or skin changes, with an associated complication noted in the record.
When to use this code
Use this code when the provider documents varicose veins of the legs with an additional complication that does not fit a more specific I83 code. It is appropriate when the complication is clearly linked to the varicose veins and the documentation supports that relationship. Check documentation if laterality or the exact complication is unclear.
Do not use for
Do not use I83.89 for uncomplicated varicose veins or when a more specific varicose vein code is documented. Do not assign it if the complication is unrelated to the varicose veins.
Coding tip
Confirm the complication and the lower-extremity location in the note before coding.