Question 1

Is I83 a billable ICD-10 code?

Accepted Answer

No, I83 is not a billable code. It is a category code that requires additional specificity. You must select a more specific code from the subcategories for billing purposes.

Question 2

What does ICD-10 code I83 mean?

Accepted Answer

ICD-10-CM code I83 represents Varicose veins of lower extremities. This code is part of the International Classification of Diseases, 10th Revision, Clinical Modification used for medical coding and billing in the United States.

Question 3

When was ICD-10 code I83 introduced?

Accepted Answer

Code I83 has been part of ICD-10-CM since 2016, when the coding system was mandated for use in the United States. This code was included in the original US implementation.

Question 4

What is the parent category for ICD-10 code I83?

Accepted Answer

The parent category for I83 is section:I80-I89 (Diseases of veins, lymphatic vessels and lymph nodes, not elsewhere classified (I80-I89)). This hierarchical classification helps organize related diagnoses for more accurate coding.

Question 5

What conditions should be coded separately from I83?

Accepted Answer

Code I83 has Type 2 Excludes including: varicose veins complicating pregnancy (O22.0-); varicose veins complicating the puerperium (O87.4). These conditions are not included in I83 but can be coded together if the patient has both conditions.

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Is I83 a billable ICD-10 code?

What does ICD-10 code I83 mean?

When was ICD-10 code I83 introduced?

What is the parent category for ICD-10 code I83?

What conditions should be coded separately from I83?