I82.40
Non-billableAcute embolism and thrombosis of unspecified deep veins of lower extremity
I82.40 is the ICD-10-CM code for Acute embolism and thrombosis of unspecified deep veins of lower extremity. It is a non-billable category code — use a more specific child code such as I82.401 for billing.
I00-I99 Diseases of the circulatory system
What this means — in plain language
MedlinePlus · NIHDeep vein thrombosis, or DVT, is a blood clot that forms in a vein deep in the body. Most deep vein clots occur in the lower leg or thigh. If the vein swells, the condition is called thrombophlebitis. A deep vein thrombosis can break loose and cause a serious problem in the lung, called a pulmonary embolism . Sitting still for a long time can make you more likely to get a DVT. Some medicines and disorders that…
Read more about Deep Vein Thrombosis at MedlinePlus ↗Source: U.S. National Library of Medicine (MedlinePlus). Informational only — not medical advice.
Includes
- •Deep vein thrombosis NOS
- •DVT NOS
Excludes1 — not coded here
Frequently asked questions
- What is ICD-10 code I82.40?
- I82.40 is the ICD-10-CM code for "Acute embolism and thrombosis of unspecified deep veins of lower extremity". It falls under I00-I99 Diseases of the circulatory system.
- Is I82.40 a billable code?
- No — I82.40 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code (such as I82.401) for billing.
Source: CMS ICD-10-CM FY2026. For informational purposes only — not medical advice. See our medical disclaimer.
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