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ICD-10-CM Code for Embolism and thrombosis of superficial veins of lower extremities I82.81

ICD-10 code I82.81 for Embolism and thrombosis of superficial veins of lower extremities is a medical classification as listed by WHO under the range - Diseases of the circulatory system .

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Embolism and thrombosis of superficial veins of lower extremities
Embolism and thrombosis of saphenous vein (greater) (lesser)

I82.8

Use additional code, if applicable, for associated long-term (current) use of anticoagulants (Z79.01)

I82

Excludes2: venous embolism and thrombosis (of):
cerebral (I63.6, I67.6)
coronary (I21-I25)
intracranial and intraspinal, septic or NOS (G08)
intracranial, nonpyogenic (I67.6)
intraspinal, nonpyogenic (G95.1)
mesenteric (K55.0-)
portal (I81)
pulmonary (I26.-)

Code first venous embolism and thrombosis complicating:
abortion, ectopic or molar pregnancy (O00-O07, O08.7)
pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperium (O22.-, O87.-)

 
I82.81 Embolism and thrombosis of superficial veins of lower extremities
Child Code
Embolism and thrombosis of superficial veins of right lower extremity
Child Code
Embolism and thrombosis of superficial veins of left lower extremity
Child Code
Embolism and thrombosis of superficial veins of lower extremities, bilateral
Child Code
Embolism and thrombosis of superficial veins of unspecified lower extremity

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DVT not specified as acute or chronic
It is best to query your provider for clarification. However, assuming this is a lower extremity DVT for purposes of this answer, the notes under the code I82.40 in ICD-10 state DVT not specified as ... [ Read More ]
Palma Procedure ????
Need help to understand this: Procedure list in detail: Right saphenous vein to left common femoral vein bypass (Palma procedure) tunneled through a 8 mm PTFE ringed bypass graft Creation of left sup... [ Read More ]
Chiari Malformation Question
[b]Chiari malformation four types[/b] [B]Per coding clinic,[/B] Prior to October 1, 1994, all forms of this anomaly were indexed to 741.0, Spina bifida. Effective Octobter 1, 1994, revisions have ... [ Read More ]
Necessary to code for DVT and GI prophylaxis?
[B]DVT prophylaxis[/B] Hi prirs1985, I am assuming you want to [URL='https://www.aapc.com/codes/icd-10-codes/I82.40']code DVT diagnosis[/URL] if the Physician reports it in the Assessment as "DVT pr... [ Read More ]
Medicare Denials G0250 / Anti-Coagulant Visits
We are billing G0250 with dx I82.503, Z79.01 to Medicare for 4 units, once every 28/29 days. It comes back denied for every patient with denial reasons: C0151 (adjusted-number of services not supporte... [ Read More ]
Dvt of femoral vein
Use i82.412. i82.4z2 states unspecified deep vein.... [ Read More ]
Dvt of femoral vein
What is the difference between the diagnosis I82.41_ and I82.4Z_? As I know the femoral vein is a deep vein so when a report states DVT of the left femoral vein do I use I82.412 or I82.4Z2? Thanks,... [ Read More ]
Regarding ICD Coding
[b]I82.491 - Acute embolism and thrombosis of other specified deep vein of right lower e[/b] I82.491 - Acute embolism and thrombosis of other specified deep vein of right lower extremity... [ Read More ]
Regarding ICD Coding
[b]I82.4z1[/b] [B]I82.4Z1[/B] - Acute embolism and thrombosis of [I][B][U]unspecified deep veins[/U][/B][/I] of right distal lower extremity Here am specified vein as Soleal Vein., So, I will Selec... [ Read More ]
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