ICD-10 I87.2
Billable / SpecificVenous insufficiency (chronic) (peripheral)
About ICD-10-CM I87.2
ICD-10-CM code I87.2 represents Venous insufficiency (chronic) (peripheral). This is a billable/specific code in the Circulatory System chapter (block I87). The 2026 edition of ICD-10-CM I87.2 became effective on October 1, 2025.
Inclusion Terms / Approximate Synonyms
Clinical terms and conditions classified under I87.2. Per CMS ICD-10-CM Tabular 2026.
- Stasis dermatitis
Type 1 Excludes
Pure excludes, these codes can never be coded together with I87.2. The conditions are mutually exclusive (e.g., congenital vs acquired forms).
- stasis dermatitis with varicose veins of lower extremities (I83.1-, I83.2-)
Use Additional Code
When coding I87.2, also report these additional codes when applicable.
- code, if applicable, to specify site and severity of ulcer (L97.-)
Coding Notes
Code Also
- , if applicable, associated hypertensive conditions such as:
- essential (primary) hypertension (I10)
- hypertensive chronic kidney disease (I12.-)
- hypertensive heart and chronic kidney disease (I13.-)
- hypertensive heart disease (I11.-)
Medicare LCD Coverage for I87.2
Local Coverage Determinations (LCDs) from CMS MACs that list I87.2 as a covered diagnosis.
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Commercial Payer Coverage
Coverage policies from major commercial payers referencing I87.2.
4 Aetna
5 Medicare
CPT Codes Commonly Billed with I87.2
Procedures frequently paired with this diagnosis based on PayerReady's Dx↔Px linkage data.
- 36468 CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: Treatment of Chronic Venous Insufficiency of the Lower Extremities CMS LCD
Convert I87.2 to ICD-9-CM
Per CMS General Equivalence Mappings (GEMs), useful for legacy data review and historical claim analysis.
| ICD-10 | ICD-9 | Mapping Flags |
|---|---|---|
| I87.2 | 45981 | 10000 |
Flags format (5 digits): Approximate · No Map · Combination · Scenario · Choice List. Source: CMS 2017 GEMs (final version).
Codes Adjacent To I87.2
Other codes in section I80-I89 (Diseases of veins, lymphatic vessels and lymph nodes, not elsewhere classified).
ICD-10 I87.2, Billing FAQ
Is ICD-10 code I87.2 billable? +
Yes, I87.2 is a billable ICD-10-CM code that can appear as a primary or secondary diagnosis on claims.
What other names or terms map to I87.2? +
ICD-10 I87.2 includes: Stasis dermatitis.
What codes are Type 1 Excludes for I87.2? +
Type 1 Excludes (never code together with I87.2): stasis dermatitis with varicose veins of lower extremities (I83.1-, I83.2-)
What CPT codes are commonly billed with I87.2? +
Procedures frequently paired with I87.2 include: 36468.
What ICD-9 codes does I87.2 map to? +
Per CMS GEMs, I87.2 maps to ICD-9 codes: 45981. Useful for legacy data review and historical claim analysis.
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