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I80.8

Billable

Phlebitis and thrombophlebitis of other sites

This code does not map to an HCC category in any model (V28, V24, ESRD, RxHCC).

What This Code Means

Inflammation and blood clot formation in veins at locations other than the lower extremities, such as upper extremities, thorax, or abdomen.

Coding Tips

  • •Always document the specific site affected; this code is a catch-all for non-lower extremity locations
  • •Consider if a more specific anatomical code exists before assigning this code

Code Hierarchy

└I80Phlebitis and thrombophlebitis└I80.8Phlebitis and thrombophlebitis of other sites
└I80.8Phlebitis and thrombophlebitis of other sites

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