I83.90 — Asymptomatic varicose veins of unspecified lower extremity

I83.90

ICD-10 Chapter 9: Circulatory System — illustrative image — Chapter 9: Diseases of the circulatory system (I00–I99) — illustrative image

What this code means

Varicose veins are swollen, twisted veins just under the skin of the leg, here without symptoms being recorded.

Also called: varicose veins.

When this code is used

Used for asymptomatic varicose veins of an unspecified lower extremity.

Where it sits in ICD-10-CM

Code I83.90 belongs to Chapter 9: Diseases of the circulatory system, which covers codes I00–I99 in the FY2027 ICD-10-CM tabular list. The official description above is copied verbatim from the CDC/NCHS FY2027 code file.

Related symptoms

Leg pain when walking

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Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10-CM code I83.90?

I83.90 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for “Asymptomatic varicose veins of unspecified lower extremity”. Varicose veins are swollen, twisted veins just under the skin of the leg, here without symptoms being recorded.

When is code I83.90 used?

Used for asymptomatic varicose veins of an unspecified lower extremity. It belongs to Chapter 9 of ICD-10-CM (Diseases of the circulatory system).

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