I82.21
Header — not billableEmbolism and thrombosis of superior vena cava
The ICD-10 code for embolism and thrombosis of superior vena cava is I82.21.
I82.21 is a non-billable header code. It groups related conditions but cannot be used on its own for reimbursement — select one of the 2 more specific codes below.
Documentation support
General coding-documentation guidance — not a substitute for payer-specific requirements or professional coding judgment.
- •This is a non-billable header code. Documentation must support a more specific child code before this diagnosis can be reported on a claim.
- •As a general rule, code to the highest level of specificity supported by the documentation in the medical record.
Related codes in this category
- I82.22Embolism and thrombosis of inferior vena cavanon-billable header
- I82.29Embolism and thrombosis of other thoracic veinsnon-billable header
- I82.21Embolism and thrombosis of superior vena cavanon-billable header