I87.2

I87.2

Billable

Venous insufficiency (chronic) (peripheral)

This code does not map to an HCC category in any model (V28, V24, ESRD, RxHCC).

What This Code Means

A long-term condition where veins in the legs cannot pump blood back to the heart effectively, causing swelling, heaviness, and skin changes.

Coding Tips

•This is a general code; if complications like ulcers or inflammation are present, use more specific codes from the I87.3 series
•Document whether this is primary (no known cause) or secondary (due to previous blood clots or other conditions)

Excludes 1 — Do NOT code together

stasis dermatitis with varicose veins of lower extremities (I83.1-, I83.2-)

Use Additional Code

code, if applicable, to specify site and severity of ulcer (L97.-)

Code Also

, if applicable, associated hypertensive conditions such as:
essential (primary) hypertension (I10)
hypertensive chronic kidney disease (I12.-)
hypertensive heart and chronic kidney disease (I13.-)
hypertensive heart disease (I11.-)

Code Hierarchy

└I87Other disorders of veins └I87.2Venous insufficiency (chronic) (peripheral)

└I87.2Venous insufficiency (chronic) (peripheral)