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I87.321

I87.321: Chronic venous hypertension (idiopathic) with inflammation of right lower extremity

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I87.321 is a billable, specific ICD-10-CM code for chronic venous hypertension (idiopathic) with inflammation of right lower extremity. It is valid for submission on a claim.

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Excludes1 inherited from the categories above I87.321

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Written on I87.3: Chronic venous hypertension (idiopathic)

  • chronic venous hypertension due to deep vein thrombosis (I87.0-)
  • varicose veins of lower extremities (I83.-)

Risk adjustment

No CMS-HCC V28 category: this code does not change a RAF score.

Medicare coverage

I87.321 is named in 14 Medicare coverage policies: 14 listing it as supporting medical necessity. Which one applies depends on your Medicare contractor.

  • A52870Billing and Coding: Treatment of Varicose Veins of the Lower Extremity
  • A52993Billing and Coding: Peripheral Venous Ultrasound
  • A52996Billing and Coding: Routine Foot Care
  • A55229Billing and Coding: Treatment of Chronic Venous Insufficiency of the Lower Extremities

Code history

Unchanged in every release from FY2024 to FY2027.

Other codes under I87.32

ICD-10-CMFY2027· effective October 1, 2026

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