I82.8
Non-billableEmbolism and thrombosis of other specified veins
I82.8 is the ICD-10-CM code for Embolism and thrombosis of other specified veins. It is a non-billable category code — use a more specific child code such as I82.81 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.
Use additional code
- •code, if applicable, for associated long-term (current) use of anticoagulants (Z79.01)
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