ICD Code I87.319

ICD code I87.319 is chronic venous hypertension (idiopathic) with an ulcer on an unspecified lower extremity.

1. Presence of chronic venous hypertension without a known secondary cause (idiopathic)

2. Evidence of a venous ulcer located on the lower extremity

3. Ulcer etiology linked to chronic venous insufficiency or hypertension

4. No specification of laterality (right, left, or bilateral lower extremity not documented)

5. Clinical findings may include edema, skin changes (such as hyperpigmentation or lipodermatosclerosis), and persistent or recurrent ulceration on the lower limb

6. Absence of acute deep vein thrombosis or other acute vascular events

Relevant CPT codes for ICD-10 code I87.319 include:

- 11042: Debridement, subcutaneous tissue (includes epidermis and dermis, if performed); first 20 sq cm or less

- 11043: Debridement, muscle and/or fascia (includes epidermis, dermis, and subcutaneous tissue, if performed); first 20 sq cm or less

- 11044: Debridement, bone (includes epidermis, dermis, subcutaneous tissue, muscle and/or fascia, if performed); first 20 sq cm or less

- 97597: Removal of devitalized tissue from wound(s); first 20 sq cm or less

- 97598: Removal of devitalized tissue from wound(s); each additional 20 sq cm

- 29580: Application of Unna boot, leg to foot

- 29581: Application of multi-layer compression system; leg (below knee), including ankle and foot

- 99211–99215: Evaluation and management (E/M) office or other outpatient visit codes, as appropriate for wound assessment and management

These CPT codes are commonly used for the treatment and management of conditions associated with ICD-10 code I87.319.

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