ICD-10-CM 2027
ICD-10 code for venous insufficiency
From the official ICD-10-CM alphabetic index entry “Insufficiency, insufficient › venous (chronic) (peripheral)”. Page updated September 29, 2026.
About coding venous insufficiency
The ICD-10-CM code for venous insufficiency is I87.2 (Venous insufficiency (chronic) (peripheral)).
Within I87 (other disorders of veins), I87.2 is specifically for venous insufficiency (chronic) (peripheral). Related codes cover Postthrombotic syndrome (I87.0), compression of vein (I87.1), chronic venous hypertension (idiopathic) (I87.3), other specified disorders of veins (I87.8) and disorder of vein, unspecified (I87.9).
Don't report I87.2 together with the conditions in its Excludes1 note: stasis dermatitis with varicose veins of lower extremities (I83.1-, I83.2-).
Use an additional code, if applicable, to specify site and severity of ulcer (L97.-).
Don't confuse with (Excludes1 for I87.2)
Common questions about venous insufficiency ICD-10 codes
What is the ICD-10 code for venous insufficiency?
- I87.2 — Venous insufficiency (chronic) (peripheral).
Is I87.2 billable?
- Yes. I87.2 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code valid for FY2027 (October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027).
Can I87.2 be used as a principal diagnosis?
- Yes. The Medicare Code Editor doesn't restrict I87.2 as a principal diagnosis.
Is I87.2 a CC or MCC?
- No. I87.2 is neither a CC nor an MCC under MS-DRG v44.0.