I82.53
Non-billableChronic embolism and thrombosis of popliteal vein
I82.53 is the ICD-10-CM code for Chronic embolism and thrombosis of popliteal vein. It is a non-billable category code — use a more specific child code such as I82.531 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…
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