ICD-10 Code I87.39 – Chronic venous hypertension (idiopathic) with other complications (2026): Diagnosis, Symptoms & Billing Guide
2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code I87.39 – Chronic venous hypertension (idiopathic) with other complications
What it is
This code identifies chronic venous hypertension in the leg veins when the cause is idiopathic and there are additional complications. It means long-term venous pressure problems are documented, but the record does not specify a more exact cause.
Clinical signs
Clinical features vary; refer to documentation. Commonly recorded findings include chronic leg swelling, skin discoloration, varicosities, or venous stasis changes associated with impaired venous return.
When to use this code
Use I87.39 when the provider documents chronic venous hypertension as idiopathic and notes another complication, but no more specific venous disorder is stated. You may also use it when the chart supports chronic venous pressure-related disease with complications and the documentation does not identify a different codeable cause.
Do not use for
Do not use this code if the documentation identifies a specific underlying cause, such as postthrombotic disease, or if no complication is documented. Check documentation.
Coding tip
Confirm the exact venous diagnosis and any documented complication before assigning I87.39.