I87.392: Chronic venous hypertension (idiopathic) with other complications of left lower extremity

I87.392, chronic venous hypertension (idiopathic) with other complications of left lower extremity, is listed as a covered diagnosis in 3 Medicare billing and coding articles that apply to 7 HCPCS Level II codes, including G0127 (Trimming of dystrophic nails, any number), Q9957 (Injection, perflutren lipid microspheres, per ml), Q9956 (Injection, octafluoropropane microspheres, per ml). The articles come from 2 Medicare contractors. A listed diagnosis supports medical necessity only; coverage still depends on the LCD's criteria and on documentation in the medical record.

HCPCS Level II codes with I87.392 as a covered diagnosis

CodeDescriptionMedicare coverageDMEPOS fee 2026 (state range)Articles listing it
G0127Trimming of dystrophic nails, any numberSpecial coverage instructions apply—2
Q9957Injection, perflutren lipid microspheres, per mlCarrier judgment—1
Q9956Injection, octafluoropropane microspheres, per mlCarrier judgment—1
C8925Transesophageal echocardiography (tee) with contrast, or without contrast followed by with contrast, real time with image documentation (2d) (with or without m-mode recording); including probe placement, image acquisition, interpretation and reportSpecial coverage instructions apply—1
C8926Transesophageal echocardiography (tee) with contrast, or without contrast followed by with contrast, for congenital cardiac anomalies; including probe placement, image acquisition, interpretation and reportSpecial coverage instructions apply—1
C8927Transesophageal echocardiography (tee) with contrast, or without contrast followed by with contrast, for monitoring purposes, including probe placement, real time 2-dimensional image acquisition and interpretation leading to ongoing (continuous) assessment of (dynamically changing) cardiac pumping function and to therapeutic measures on an immediate time basisSpecial coverage instructions apply—1
Q9955Injection, perflexane lipid microspheres, per mlCarrier judgment—1

Medicare policy articles listing I87.392

A diagnosis listed as covered in a billing and coding article supports medical necessity for the article's codes; it does not guarantee payment. Coverage depends on the LCD's criteria, the contractor's jurisdiction and documentation in the medical record.

Other I87 diagnoses (Other disorders of veins)

Frequently asked questions

Does Medicare cover I87.392 (Chronic venous hypertension (idiopathic) with other…)?

Medicare covers items and services, not diagnoses. 3 Medicare billing and coding articles list I87.392 as a covered diagnosis for 7 HCPCS Level II codes: the diagnosis can support medical necessity for those codes, but payment still depends on the LCD's coverage criteria and the medical record.

Which HCPCS codes can be billed with ICD-10 I87.392?

The Level II codes from the policies most specific to this diagnosis are G0127 (Trimming of dystrophic nails, any number, 2 articles); Q9957 (Injection, perflutren lipid microspheres, per ml, 1 article); Q9956 (Injection, octafluoropropane microspheres, per ml, 1 article); C8925 (Transesophageal echocardiography (tee) with contrast, or…, 1 article); C8926 (Transesophageal echocardiography (tee) with contrast, or…, 1 article). Code choice depends on the item supplied; check each code's descriptor.

Which Medicare policy articles list I87.392?

A56505 (Billing and Coding: Transesophageal Echocardiography (TEE)); A57954 (Billing and Coding: Routine Foot Care); A52996 (Billing and Coding: Routine Foot Care).

What is ICD-10-CM code I87.392?

I87.392 is the ICD-10-CM code for chronic venous hypertension (idiopathic) with other complications of left lower extremity, in category I87 (Other disorders of veins), chapter 9: Diseases of the circulatory system.

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Sources: CMS Medicare Coverage Database billing and coding articles (covered ICD-10 code lists and HCPCS links); ICD-10-CM FY2026; CMS HCPCS Level II release October 2026; CMS DMEPOS fee schedule 2026 (non-rural state fees). Not billing or legal advice.

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