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We always recommend that you check with you local carrier, Fiscal Intermediary (FI), Medicare Administrative Contractor (MAC), or other payer to verify specific coding and billing requirements. The Apligraf Reimbursement Support Center can provide assistance in obtaining Local Coverage Determination (LCD).

ICD-9-CM Codes1

Type of Code Codes Description
ICD-9-CM2
Diagnosis codes
454.0 Varicose veins of lower extremities, with ulcer
454.1 Varicose veins of lower extremities, with inflammation
454.2 Varicose veins of lower extremities, with ulcer and inflammation
459.81 Other specified disorders of circulatory system, venous (peripheral) insufficiency, unspecified
707.10 Ulcer of lower limb, unspecified
707.11 Ulcer of thigh
707.12 Ulcer of calf
707.13 Ulcer of ankle
707.14 Ulcer of heel and midfoot (Plantar surface of midfoot)
707.15 Ulcer of other part of foot (toes)
707.19 Ulcer of other part of lower limb
250.80 Diabetes with other specified manifestations, type 11 or unspecified type, not stated as uncontrolled
250.81 Diabetes with other specified manifestations, type 1, not stated as uncontrolled
250.82 Diabetes with other specified manifestations, type 11 or unspecified type, uncontrolled
250.83 Diabetes with other specified manifestations, type 1, uncontrolled

1These codes are provided for your information only. It is the responsibility of the provider to determine the most appropriate codes to use in billing for services rendered. The use of these codes does not guarantee Reimbursement Rates.

2ICD-9-CM codes associated with currently approved uses of Apligraf. In some cases, physicians may also select other codes reflecting the primary diagnosis.