I83.218

ICD-10-CM Coding Rules

• I83.218

Approximate Synonyms

• Varicose ulcer of right lower leg with inflammation

• Varicose ulcer of right lower leg with inflammation and bone necrosis

• Varicose ulcer of right lower leg with inflammation and fat layer exposure

• Varicose ulcer of right lower leg with inflammation and muscle necrosis

• Varicose ulcer of right lower leg with inflammation limited to skin layer

• Varicose ulcer of right lower leg with inflammation, bone necrosis

• Varicose ulcer of right lower leg with inflammation, fat layer exposed

• Varicose ulcer of right lower leg with inflammation, muscle necrosis

• Varicose ulcer of right lower leg with inflammation, skin layer only

Details

• I83.218 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.

• Short description: Varicos vn of r low extrem w ulc oth prt low extrm & inflam

• The 2023 edition of ICD-10-CM I83.218 became effective on October 1, 2022.

• This is the American ICD-10-CM version of I83.218 – other international versions of ICD-10 I83.218 may differ.