I83.21Header code — not billable
Varicose veins of right lower extremity with both ulcer and inflammation
Short description: Varicose veins of r low extrem w ulc and inflammation
- Chapter
- 9. Diseases of the circulatory system
- Category
- I83
- Effective date
- October 1, 2026
Related codes in category I83
I83Varicose veins of lower extremitiesI83.0Varicose veins of lower extremities with ulcerI83.00Varicose veins of unspecified lower extremity with ulcerI83.001Varicose veins of unsp lower extremity with ulcer of thighYesI83.002Varicose veins of unsp lower extremity with ulcer of calfYesI83.003Varicose veins of unsp lower extremity with ulcer of ankleYesI83.004Varicos vn unsp lower extremity w ulcer of heel and midfootYesI83.005Varicos vn unsp lower extremity w ulcer oth part of footYesI83.008Varicos vn unsp low extrm w ulcer oth part of lower legYesI83.009Varicose veins of unsp lower extremity w ulcer of unsp siteYesI83.01Varicose veins of right lower extremity with ulcerI83.011Varicose veins of right lower extremity with ulcer of thighYes
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10 code I83.21?
I83.21 is an ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for Varicose veins of right lower extremity with both ulcer and inflammation.
Is I83.21 a billable code?
No. I83.21 is a category/header code, not billable on its own — use one of its more specific child codes instead.
What ICD-10-CM chapter is I83.21 in?
I83.21 falls under Chapter 9: Diseases of the circulatory system.
When did I83.21 become effective?
I83.21 has been effective since October 1, 2026, per the CMS/CDC ICD-10-CM annual release.
What other codes are related to I83.21?
I83.21 belongs to category I83, which includes 12 other codes — see the related codes list on this page.
ICD-10-CM data maintained by CDC/CMS (public domain). Always verify codes with authoritative sources before making coding or billing decisions.