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DiagnosesVenous Stasis Disease

Venous Stasis Disease

ICD-10 Coding for Venous Stasis Disease(I87.2, I87.31)

PRIMARY SPECIALTYVascular Surgery
COMPLEXITYHigh
LAST UPDATED09/15/2025
Sam Tuffun, PT, DPT
Physical Therapist | Medical Coding & Billing Contributor

Diagnosis Overview

What is Venous Stasis Disease?
Essential facts and insights about Venous Stasis Disease

Key Clinical Considerations:

  • Swelling in the legs or ankles
  • Skin changes (hyperpigmentation, eczema)
  • Ulcerations or wounds on the lower extremities
  • Doppler ultrasound showing venous reflux or obstruction

Clinical Information

Clinical Criteria & Documentation Requirements

  • Patient history including risk factors (e.g., obesity, immobility)
  • Detailed description of physical exam findings
  • Results of diagnostic imaging and tests
  • Treatment plan and response to therapy

Coding Guidelines

Usage Guidelines & Examples

  • Ensure correct use of I87.2 for venous stasis versus I83.90 for varicose veins.
  • Common errors include misclassifying venous stasis as a primary condition when it is secondary.

Code Exclusions

Important Exclusions

  • Deep vein thrombosis (DVT)
  • Peripheral artery disease (PAD)
  • Alternative codes for other venous disorders

Related ICD-10 Codes

Primary Codes
I87.2
Venous stasis
I83.90
Varicose veins of unspecified lower extremity
Ancillary Codes
L97.3
L97.4
Differential Codes
I83.0
I83.0
when varicose veins are the primary cause of the ulcer.
I87.2
I87.2
when hypertension is not specified.

Related CPT Codes

CPT codes will be available in a future update.

Specialty Focus

Primary Specialty

Vascular Surgery

Specialty Applications

  • Patients with chronic venous insufficiency, obesity, or prolonged immobility
  • Vascular surgery clinics, outpatient settings, and wound care centers

Coding Complexity

High Complexity

This diagnosis requires careful attention to:

  • Comprehensive clinical documentation
  • Accurate code selection based on clinical criteria
  • Proper exclusion considerations
  • Specialty-specific coding guidelines

Documentation

Documentation Templates

Billing Information

Billing Considerations

  • Ensure proper documentation for billing
  • Verify code specificity requirements
  • Check for any additional codes needed
  • Review payer-specific guidelines

Common Issues

  • Insufficient clinical documentation
  • Incorrect code selection
  • Missing supporting diagnoses
  • Timing and frequency documentation

Frequently Asked Questions

Documentation requirements?

Include detailed patient history, physical exam findings, and diagnostic test results.

Billing considerations?

Ensure accurate coding based on clinical documentation to avoid denials.