ICD-11 code : BD74;
Preferred Label : Chronic peripheral venous insufficiency of lower extremities;
ICD-11 definition : The presence of increased pressure in the peripheral venous system, particularly of
the lower extremities. Peripheral venous hypertension may be due to incompetence of
venous valves following deep vein thrombosis but other factors including obesity may
also impair venous return. The consequences of chronic peripheral venous insufficiency
include varicose veins, venous ulceration and lymphoedema.;
ICD-11 synonym : postthrombotic syndrome; Chronic venous insufficiency; postphlebitic syndrome;
ICD-11 inclusion : Venous insufficiency; Peripheral venous insufficiency;
ICD-11 "unspecified" category code : BD74.Z;
Origin ID : 2057222152;
Automatic exact mappings (from CISMeF team)
The presence of increased pressure in the peripheral venous system, particularly of
the lower extremities. Peripheral venous hypertension may be due to incompetence of
venous valves following deep vein thrombosis but other factors including obesity may
also impair venous return. The consequences of chronic peripheral venous insufficiency
include varicose veins, venous ulceration and lymphoedema.