I80.13
BillablePhlebitis and thrombophlebitis of femoral vein, bilateral
HCC Category Mapping
V28HCC 267 — Vascular Disease
0.356V24HCC 108 — Vascular Disease
0.297ESRDHCC 108 — Vascular Disease
0.000RxHCCHCC 215 — Pulmonary Embolism and Other Vascular Disease
0.000What This Code Means
Inflammation and blood clot formation in the femoral veins of both legs.
Coding Tips
- •Bilateral femoral vein involvement is a serious condition requiring careful documentation
- •Ensure clinical documentation explicitly states bilateral femoral vein involvement
Clinical Significance
Phlebitis and thrombophlebitis of the bilateral femoral vein represents deep vein thrombosis in a proximal lower extremity vein, which carries significant risk for pulmonary embolism. The femoral vein is a major deep vein, and thrombosis here is considered a high-risk deep vein thrombosis requiring anticoagulation therapy. This condition reflects acute vascular disease burden and ongoing management needs for risk adjustment.
Documentation Requirements
- ✓Duplex ultrasound or other imaging confirming femoral vein thrombosis
- ✓Laterality documentation — bilateral side confirmed
- ✓Distinction between acute, subacute, and chronic thrombosis
- ✓Assessment for concurrent pulmonary embolism
- ✓Anticoagulation therapy plan with specific agent, dose, and duration
- ✓Evaluation of underlying risk factors (immobility, malignancy, thrombophilia, surgery)
- ✓Follow-up imaging plan if applicable
Commonly Confused Codes
I82.4x — Deep vein thrombosis of femoral vein: acute embolism and thrombosis codes; verify correct code seriesI80.0 — Phlebitis and thrombophlebitis of superficial vessels of lower extremities: superficial, not deepI80.20x — Phlebitis and thrombophlebitis of unspecified deep vessels of lower extremity: less specific than femoralI26.x — Pulmonary embolism: code additionally if pulmonary embolism is documented
Code Hierarchy
└I80Phlebitis and thrombophlebitis└I80.1Phlebitis and thrombophlebitis of femoral vein└I80.13Phlebitis and thrombophlebitis of femoral vein, bilateral
└I80.13Phlebitis and thrombophlebitis of femoral vein, bilateral