I83.021

ICD-10-CM Coding Rules

• I83.021

Approximate Synonyms

• Varicose ulcer of left thigh

• Varicose ulcer of left thigh limited to skin layer

• Varicose ulcer of left thigh with bone necrosis

• Varicose ulcer of left thigh with fat layer exposure

• Varicose ulcer of left thigh with muscle necrosis

• Varicose ulcer of left thigh, bone necrosis

• Varicose ulcer of left thigh, muscle necrosis

• Varicose ulcer of left thigh, skin breakdown

Details

• I83.021 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.

• The 2023 edition of ICD-10-CM I83.021 became effective on October 1, 2022.

• This is the American ICD-10-CM version of I83.021 – other international versions of ICD-10 I83.021 may differ.