I83.018

ICD-10-CM Coding Rules

• I83.018

Approximate Synonyms

• Varicose ulcer of right lower leg

• Varicose ulcer of right lower leg limited to skin layer

• Varicose ulcer of right lower leg with bone necrosis

• Varicose ulcer of right lower leg with fat layer exposure

• Varicose ulcer of right lower leg with muscle necrosis

• Varicose ulcer of right lower leg, bone necrosis

• Varicose ulcer of right lower leg, muscle necrosis

• Varicose ulcer of right lower leg, skin breakdown

Details

• I83.018 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.

• Short description: Varicose veins of r low extrem w ulcer oth part of lower leg

• The 2023 edition of ICD-10-CM I83.018 became effective on October 1, 2022.

• This is the American ICD-10-CM version of I83.018 – other international versions of ICD-10 I83.018 may differ.