Find comprehensive information on varicose vein diagnosis, including clinical documentation, medical coding (ICD-10 I83), and treatment options. Learn about venous insufficiency, chronic venous disease, spider veins, and reticular veins. Explore resources for healthcare professionals covering phlebectomy, sclerotherapy, endovenous ablation, and the latest advancements in varicose vein management. Understand the symptoms, causes, and risk factors associated with varicose veins, including leg swelling, pain, and cosmetic concerns.
Also known as
Varicose veins of lower extremities
Dilated, tortuous veins, most commonly in legs.
Other disorders of veins
Includes venous insufficiency and other venous conditions.
Diseases of veins, lymphatic vessels
Encompasses various venous and lymphatic system diseases.
Follow this step-by-step guide to choose the correct ICD-10 code.
Is the varicose vein of the lower extremity?
Yes
With inflammation?
No
Specify site
When to use each related code
Description |
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Varicose veins |
Telangiectasia |
Chronic venous insufficiency |
Coding lacks laterality (right, left, bilateral) leading to claim denials and inaccurate data for quality reporting. Impacts I83.00-I83.9 codes.
Documentation missing bleeding, inflammation, or ulceration details needed for I83.0-I83.2 codes. Affects reimbursement and case mix index.
Phlebitis and thrombosis documentation often overlaps with varicose vein diagnoses. Accurate coding requires distinct clinical indicators.
Patient presents with complaints consistent with varicose veins. Symptoms include visible, dilated, tortuous veins in the lower extremities, specifically the [location, e.g., medial aspect of the left calf]. The patient reports [symptom severity, e.g., mild, moderate, severe] pain described as [pain characteristics, e.g., aching, throbbing, cramping] and exacerbated by [exacerbating factors, e.g., prolonged standing, sitting]. Associated symptoms may include leg swelling, edema, itching, and a feeling of heaviness or fatigue in the affected limb. Physical examination reveals [objective findings, e.g., palpable, distended veins, skin discoloration, lipodermatosclerosis, venous ulcers if present]. The Clinical Etiology Classification (CEAP) clinical class is documented as C[Class number, e.g. C2]. Venous insufficiency, chronic venous disease, and venous reflux are considered in the differential diagnosis. Duplex ultrasound of the lower extremity veins is ordered to evaluate venous blood flow and assess for venous reflux and thrombosis. Treatment options including conservative management with compression stockings, leg elevation, and lifestyle modifications such as weight management and regular exercise, as well as endovenous ablation, sclerotherapy, and phlebectomy, were discussed with the patient. Patient education provided regarding varicose vein treatment, venous disease management, and potential complications. Follow-up appointment scheduled to review ultrasound results and finalize treatment plan. ICD-10 code I83.90, unspecified varicose veins of lower extremities, is documented.