I82.81
Header — not billableEmbolism and thrombosis of superficial veins of lower extremities
The ICD-10 code for embolism and thrombosis of superficial veins of lower extremities is I82.81.
I82.81 is a non-billable header code. It groups related conditions but cannot be used on its own for reimbursement — select one of the 4 more specific codes below.
Clinical notes
Also known as
Alternate wording, synonyms, or specific conditions that fall under this code, listed to help confirm you've picked the right one.
- Embolism and thrombosis of saphenous vein (greater) (lesser)
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.
Child codes under I82.81
- I82.811Embolism and thrombosis of superficial veins of right lower extremity
- I82.812Embolism and thrombosis of superficial veins of left lower extremity
- I82.813Embolism and thrombosis of superficial veins of lower extremities, bilateral
- I82.819Embolism and thrombosis of superficial veins of unspecified lower extremity
Related codes in this category
- I82.89Embolism and thrombosis of other specified veinsnon-billable header
- I82.81Embolism and thrombosis of superficial veins of lower extremitiesnon-billable header