ICD-10-CM 2026 · Effective October 1, 2025

ICD-10 I83.012

Billable / Specific HCC v28: 107

Varicose veins of right lower extremity with ulcer of calf

I83
Block
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Synonyms
494
LCDs
21
Payer Policies
37
Linked CPTs

About ICD-10-CM I83.012

ICD-10-CM code I83.012 represents Varicose veins of right lower extremity with ulcer of calf. This is a billable/specific code in the Circulatory System chapter (block I83). The 2026 edition of ICD-10-CM I83.012 became effective on October 1, 2025.

Coding Tips for I83.012

Specialist guidance from the PayerReady Medical Coding Team. Specificity warnings, HCC capture rules, sequencing notes.

HCC capture: document with MEAT each year

I83.012 is a CMS-HCC v28 risk-adjustment code (category 107). To count for the patient Risk Adjustment Factor (RAF), document the diagnosis with MEAT language each calendar year: Monitored, Evaluated, Assessed, Treated. A diagnosis on the problem list alone does not satisfy CMS RADV audit standards. Include the diagnosis in the assessment with current status and current treatment plan.

Medicare Advantage HCC Impact

CMS-HCC v28 (current)
Category 107
ESRD-HCC
Category 107
RxHCC (Part D)
Category 107

Capture this diagnosis annually for accurate risk adjustment. Missed HCC captures are the #1 revenue leak in Medicare Advantage risk programs.

Medicare LCD Coverage for I83.012

Local Coverage Determinations (LCDs) from CMS MACs that list I83.012 as a covered diagnosis.

494 LCDs

Showing top 10 of 494 total . Click a CPT for full coverage scope.

CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: Treatment of Varicose Veins of the Lower Extremity
Article ID: 52870, Effective: 2025-01-01 00:00:00, 45 covered, 19 non-covered
CPT 36466 →
CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: Treatment of Varicose Veins of the Lower Extremity
Article ID: 52870, Effective: 2025-01-01 00:00:00, 45 covered, 19 non-covered
CPT 37766 →
CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: Treatment of Varicose Veins of the Lower Extremity
Article ID: 52870, Effective: 2025-01-01 00:00:00, 45 covered, 19 non-covered
CPT 36475 →
CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: Treatment of Varicose Veins of the Lower Extremity
Article ID: 52870, Effective: 2025-01-01 00:00:00, 45 covered, 19 non-covered
CPT 36473 →
CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: Treatment of Varicose Veins of the Lower Extremity
Article ID: 52870, Effective: 2025-01-01 00:00:00, 45 covered, 19 non-covered
CPT 36471 →
CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: Treatment of Varicose Veins of the Lower Extremity
Article ID: 52870, Effective: 2025-01-01 00:00:00, 45 covered, 19 non-covered
CPT 36476 →
CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: Treatment of Varicose Veins of the Lower Extremity
Article ID: 52870, Effective: 2025-01-01 00:00:00, 45 covered, 19 non-covered
CPT 36479 →
CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: Treatment of Varicose Veins of the Lower Extremity
Article ID: 52870, Effective: 2025-01-01 00:00:00, 45 covered, 19 non-covered
CPT 37799 →
CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: Treatment of Varicose Veins of the Lower Extremity
Article ID: 52870, Effective: 2025-01-01 00:00:00, 45 covered, 19 non-covered
CPT 37700 →
CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: Treatment of Varicose Veins of the Lower Extremity
Article ID: 52870, Effective: 2025-01-01 00:00:00, 45 covered, 19 non-covered
CPT 36468 →

Commercial Payer Coverage

Coverage policies from major commercial payers referencing I83.012.

21 policies

5 Medicare

Billing and Coding: Treatment of Varicose Veins of the Lower Extremity
Policy ID: ART-52870
Billing and Coding: Peripheral Venous Ultrasound
Policy ID: ART-52993
Billing and Coding: Bariatric Surgery Coverage
Policy ID: ART-53026
Billing and Coding: Home Health Physical Therapy
Policy ID: ART-53058
Billing and Coding: Outpatient Physical Therapy
Policy ID: ART-53065

CPT Codes Commonly Billed with I83.012

Procedures frequently paired with this diagnosis based on PayerReady's Dx↔Px linkage data.

37 linkages
  • 36470 CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: Treatment of Varicose Veins of the Lower Extremities CMS LCD
  • 36473 CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: Treatment of Varicose Veins of the Lower Extremities CMS LCD
  • 37760 CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: Treatment of Varicose Veins of the Lower Extremities CMS LCD
  • 36474 CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: Treatment of Varicose Veins of the Lower Extremities CMS LCD
  • 37765 CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: Treatment of Varicose Veins of the Lower Extremities CMS LCD
  • 37735 CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: Treatment of Varicose Veins of the Lower Extremities CMS LCD
  • 37780 CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: Treatment of Varicose Veins of the Lower Extremities CMS LCD
  • 93971 CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: Treatment of Varicose Veins of the Lower Extremities CMS LCD
  • 36466 CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: Treatment of Varicose Veins of the Lower Extremities CMS LCD
  • 37761 CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: Treatment of Varicose Veins of the Lower Extremities CMS LCD

Convert I83.012 to ICD-9-CM

Per CMS General Equivalence Mappings (GEMs), useful for legacy data review and historical claim analysis.

ICD-10ICD-9Mapping Flags
I83.012 4540 10000

Flags format (5 digits): Approximate · No Map · Combination · Scenario · Choice List. Source: CMS 2017 GEMs (final version).

Codes Adjacent To I83.012

Other codes in section I80-I89 (Diseases of veins, lymphatic vessels and lymph nodes, not elsewhere classified).

I80 Phlebitis and thrombophlebitis (non-billable) I80.0 Phlebitis and thrombophlebitis of superficial vessels of lower extremities (non-billable) I80.00 Phlebitis and thrombophlebitis of superficial vessels of unspecified lower extremity I80.01 Phlebitis and thrombophlebitis of superficial vessels of right lower extremity I80.02 Phlebitis and thrombophlebitis of superficial vessels of left lower extremity I80.03 Phlebitis and thrombophlebitis of superficial vessels of lower extremities, bilateral I80.1 Phlebitis and thrombophlebitis of femoral vein (non-billable) I80.10 Phlebitis and thrombophlebitis of unspecified femoral vein I80.11 Phlebitis and thrombophlebitis of right femoral vein I80.12 Phlebitis and thrombophlebitis of left femoral vein I80.13 Phlebitis and thrombophlebitis of femoral vein, bilateral I80.2 Phlebitis and thrombophlebitis of other and unspecified deep vessels of lower extremities (non-billable) I80.20 Phlebitis and thrombophlebitis of unspecified deep vessels of lower extremities (non-billable) I80.201 Phlebitis and thrombophlebitis of unspecified deep vessels of right lower extremity I80.202 Phlebitis and thrombophlebitis of unspecified deep vessels of left lower extremity I80.203 Phlebitis and thrombophlebitis of unspecified deep vessels of lower extremities, bilateral I80.209 Phlebitis and thrombophlebitis of unspecified deep vessels of unspecified lower extremity I80.21 Phlebitis and thrombophlebitis of iliac vein (non-billable) I80.211 Phlebitis and thrombophlebitis of right iliac vein I80.212 Phlebitis and thrombophlebitis of left iliac vein

ICD-10 I83.012, Billing FAQ

Is ICD-10 code I83.012 billable? +

Yes, I83.012 is a billable ICD-10-CM code that can appear as a primary or secondary diagnosis on claims.

Does I83.012 affect Medicare Advantage HCC risk adjustment? +

Yes. I83.012 maps to CMS-HCC v28 category 107. Capture this diagnosis annually for accurate Medicare Advantage risk score.

What CPT codes are commonly billed with I83.012? +

Procedures frequently paired with I83.012 include: 36470, 36473, 37760, 36474, 37765.

What ICD-9 codes does I83.012 map to? +

Per CMS GEMs, I83.012 maps to ICD-9 codes: 4540. Useful for legacy data review and historical claim analysis.

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Verified against the CMS 2026 code set on May 31, 2026.

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