I87Not billable, use a more specific code below

Other disorders of veins

In Diseases of veins, lymphatic vessels and lymph nodes, not elsewhere classified (I80-I89), chapter 9: Diseases of the Circulatory System

44 billable codes under I87: 17 are a CC; 16 map to HCC 383 (Chronic Ulcer of Skin, Except Pressure, Not Specified as Through to Bone or Muscle).A CC or MCC (major CC) is a secondary diagnosis that raises the MS-DRG payment. An HCC counts toward a Medicare Advantage patient's risk score.

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Official coding guidelines

From the ICD-10-CM Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting, FY 2027 (CMS and NCHS). Links open the PDF at the right page.

Covers hypertension with heart and kidney disease, coronary artery disease with angina, perioperative stroke, cerebrovascular sequelae, and acute myocardial infarction types and timing.

Read Section I.C.9 (page 50)

All codes under I87

I87 can't be used on a claim. Pick a billable code below; grey headings group them.

I87 MS-DRGs

As the principal diagnosis, the billable codes under I87 group to MS-DRG 299, 300, 301, 302, or 303 (v44.0). Which one applies depends on procedures performed, secondary diagnoses (CC/MCC), and the patient's age and discharge status.

About the condition

Plain-language background from MedlinePlus (National Library of Medicine), not coding guidance.

Vascular Diseases

Your vascular system is your body's network of blood vessels. It includes your: Vascular diseases are conditions which affect your vascular system. They are common and can be serious. Some types include:

Read more about vascular diseases on MedlinePlus

Code history

Valid since FY2016, when ICD-10-CM took effect on October 1, 2015. No changes since.