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

I87.2

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

What this code means

Chronic venous insufficiency means the leg veins do not return blood efficiently, causing aching, swelling and skin changes.

Also called: venous insufficiency, chronic venous insufficiency.

When this code is used

Used for venous insufficiency (chronic) (peripheral).

Where it sits in ICD-10-CM

Code I87.2 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

Swelling in one leg

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10-CM code I87.2?

I87.2 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for “Venous insufficiency (chronic) (peripheral)”. Chronic venous insufficiency means the leg veins do not return blood efficiently, causing aching, swelling and skin changes.

When is code I87.2 used?

Used for venous insufficiency (chronic) (peripheral). It belongs to Chapter 9 of ICD-10-CM (Diseases of the circulatory system).

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