Find comprehensive information on Peripheral Venous Disease (PVD) diagnosis, including clinical documentation requirements, ICD-10 codes (I87), medical coding guidelines, and venous insufficiency treatment options. Learn about PVD symptoms, risk factors, and diagnostic tests like venous duplex ultrasound. This resource offers valuable insights for healthcare professionals, medical coders, and patients seeking information on lower extremity venous disease management and chronic venous insufficiency. Explore the latest advancements in PVD diagnosis and treatment protocols.
Also known as
Other specified peripheral vascular diseases
Covers various peripheral vascular diseases, including venous.
Thrombosis and thrombophlebitis of superficial vessels of lower extremities
Relates to blood clots in surface veins of legs, a PVD component.
Varicose veins of lower extremities
Varicose veins are a common manifestation of peripheral venous disease.
Atherosclerosis
While affecting arteries, atherosclerosis can contribute to venous issues in PVD.
Follow this step-by-step guide to choose the correct ICD-10 code.
Is the PVD due to venous thrombosis?
When to use each related code
Description |
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Peripheral Venous Disease |
Chronic Venous Insufficiency |
Deep Vein Thrombosis |
Using unspecified codes (e.g., I87.9) when clinical documentation supports a more specific PVD diagnosis leads to inaccurate severity capture and reimbursement.
Failing to distinguish unilateral (one leg) vs. bilateral (both legs) PVD (e.g., I87.1) impacts coding accuracy and quality reporting.
Incorrectly coding PVD with associated ulcers (e.g., I87.2) can lead to underreporting of disease severity and complexity.
Peripheral venous disease (PVD) assessment reveals [mild, moderate, or severe] symptoms consistent with chronic venous insufficiency. Patient presents with [aching, throbbing, cramping, heaviness, or leg fatigue] in the [affected extremity, e.g., right lower extremity, bilateral lower extremities]. Symptoms are [exacerbated, relieved] by [elevation, ambulation, compression]. Physical examination reveals [edema, varicose veins, skin changes such as hyperpigmentation or lipodermatosclerosis, ulceration if present, location and size of ulceration]. Pulses are [palpable, diminished, or absent; specify location, e.g., dorsalis pedis, posterior tibial]. Capillary refill is [normal or delayed; specify time in seconds]. Venous Doppler ultrasound of the [affected extremity, e.g., right lower extremity, bilateral lower extremities] is [ordered, scheduled, performed, reviewed] to assess for venous reflux and rule out deep vein thrombosis (DVT). Differential diagnoses include DVT, peripheral artery disease (PAD), lymphedema, and cellulitis. Assessment suggests [working diagnosis of chronic venous insufficiency, suspicion for PVD, confirmed PVD]. Plan includes [conservative management with leg elevation, compression therapy, exercise; pharmacological interventions such as venoactive medications; referral to vascular specialist for further evaluation and consideration for endovenous ablation or other interventional procedures; patient education regarding risk factor modification, including smoking cessation, weight management, and regular exercise]. Patient was counseled on the importance of compliance with the treatment plan and follow-up appointments. ICD-10 code [I87.x, specify] and CPT codes for evaluation and management (E/M), venous Doppler ultrasound, and any procedures performed will be documented. Return appointment scheduled for [date] to reassess symptoms and treatment efficacy.