I87.319
BillableChronic venous hypertension (idiopathic) with ulcer of unspecified lower extremity
HCC Category Mapping
V28HCC 383 — Diabetic Skin Ulcer and Severe Skin Conditions
0.517V24HCC 107 — Vascular Disease with Complications
0.450ESRDHCC 107 — Vascular Disease with Complications
0.000What This Code Means
A chronic condition where high pressure in the veins of the leg causes skin ulcers due to poor circulation, but the specific leg affected is not documented.
Coding Tips
- •Query the provider to determine if the ulcer is on the right, left, or both legs for more specific coding
- •Use this code only when laterality cannot be determined from the medical record
Clinical Significance
Chronic venous hypertension (idiopathic) with ulcer of the unspecified lower extremity indicates sustained elevated venous pressure without an identifiable secondary cause, resulting in skin breakdown and chronic ulceration. This condition reflects significant chronic vascular disease requiring ongoing wound care, compression therapy, and monitoring for progression. The ulceration component substantially increases infection risk, hospitalization rates, and overall healthcare resource consumption.
Documentation Requirements
- ✓Diagnosis of chronic venous hypertension documented
- ✓Idiopathic etiology specified (no identifiable secondary cause)
- ✓Laterality documented (unspecified lower extremity)
- ✓Ulcer presence and characteristics described (size, location, depth, wound bed)
- ✓Evidence of chronic venous insufficiency (edema, skin changes, hemosiderin staining)
- ✓Current wound management and compression therapy plan
- ✓Exclusion of secondary causes documented if applicable
Commonly Confused Codes
I87.311/I87.312/I87.313 — Laterality-specific codes should be used when the affected side is documentedI87.33x — Chronic venous hypertension with ulcer AND inflammation; use when both ulcer and inflammation are documentedI87.01x — Postthrombotic syndrome with ulcer; use when the venous hypertension is secondary to prior deep vein thrombosisI83.0xx — Varicose veins with ulcer; different underlying pathology, use when ulcer is specifically attributed to varicose veinsL97.xxx — Non-pressure chronic ulcer of lower limb; use when the ulcer is not attributable to venous hypertension
Code Hierarchy
└I87Other disorders of veins└I87.3Chronic venous hypertension (idiopathic)└I87.31Chronic venous hypertension (idiopathic) with ulcer└I87.319Chronic venous hypertension (idiopathic) with ulcer of unspecified lower extremity
└I87.319Chronic venous hypertension (idiopathic) with ulcer of unspecified lower extremity