I83.222

ICD-10-CM Coding Rules

• I83.222

Approximate Synonyms

• Varicose ulcer of left calf with inflammation

• Varicose ulcer of left calf with inflammation and bone necrosis

• Varicose ulcer of left calf with inflammation and fat layer exposure

• Varicose ulcer of left calf with inflammation and muscle necrosis

• Varicose ulcer of left calf with inflammation limited to skin layer

• Varicose ulcer of left calf with inflammation, bone necrosis

• Varicose ulcer of left calf with inflammation, fat layer exposed

• Varicose ulcer of left calf with inflammation, muscle necrosis

• Varicose ulcer of left calf with inflammation, skin layer only

Details

• I83.222 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.

• Short description: Varicos vn of l low extrem w ulc of calf and inflammation

• The 2023 edition of ICD-10-CM I83.222 became effective on October 1, 2022.

• This is the American ICD-10-CM version of I83.222 – other international versions of ICD-10 I83.222 may differ.