ICD-10 I83.023
Varicose veins of left lower extremity with ulcer of ankle
ICD10
I83.023
Diseases of the circulatory system
Description
Varicose veins of left lower extremity with ulcer of ankle
Common Specialties
Orthopedics
Documentation Requirements
- Document clinical indications and clear medical necessity supporting the encounter or procedure.
- Ensure complete provider signatures, credentials, date, and specific place of service (POS).
- Verify documentation strictly supports code specificity to prevent downcoding or claim denials.
Billing & Coding Tips
- Verify current payer fee schedules, NCCI edits, and Medically Unlikely Edits (MUEs).
- Append correct modifiers (e.g., 25, 59, 26, TC) where distinct procedural services or components apply.
- Confirm pre-authorization rules with Medicare, Medicaid, and commercial plans before submission.
Related Codes
I83 I83.0 I83.00 I83.001 I83.002 I83.003 I83.004 I83.005 I83.008 I83.009 I83.01 I83.011 I83.012 I83.013 I83.014
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