I82.452 ICD-10-CM Code: Acute embolism and thrombosis of left peroneal vein
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FY 2026 Apr update / Diseases of the circulatory system (I00-I99) / Diseases of veins, lymphatic vessels and lymph nodes, not elsewhere classified (I80-I89)
I82.452
Billable / SpecificICD-10-CMOfficial ICD-10-CMCodebook guidanceAcute embolism and thrombosis of left peroneal vein
A blood clot that suddenly forms in the left peroneal vein (a deep vein in the lower leg), blocking blood flow.

Buddy Insight
Acute peroneal vein thrombosis is a distal deep vein thrombosis of the lower leg that requires clinical assessment for proximal extension risk and typically warrants anticoagulation therapy.
CMS-HCC V28
MappedHCC 267
RAF 0.356
CMS-HCC V24
MappedHCC 108
RAF 0.297
ACA/HHS
00
RAF 0
ESRD/PACE
MappedHCC 108
RAF 0.0
RXHCC
MappedHCC 215
RAF 0.0
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Common Mistakes
Last updated: FY2026 ICD-10-CM Apr update, Apr 1, 2026 through Sep 30, 2026. CMS-HCC V28 is 100% phased in for payment year 2026.
Is I82.452 an HCC code?
Yes. I82.452 maps to Vascular Disease under the CMS-HCC V28 risk adjustment model (and Vascular Disease under V24).
HCC Category Mapping
RAF weights shown are the community, non-dual, aged base weights from the CMS risk adjustment model file. Actual per-patient RAF contribution depends on member segment, interactions, and the model year used by the payer. V28 is the CMS-HCC model phased in over payment years 2024–2026; V24 remains in use during the transition and for historical data.
MEAT Criteria for I82.452
For I82.452to count as a valid HCC diagnosis in a given encounter, the provider's documentation must show MEAT: Monitor, Evaluate, Assess, or Treat. A diagnosis from a prior year does not carry forward automatically, it has to be re-documented and supported each calendar year.
- MMonitor: signs, symptoms, disease progression, or lab trending documented in the note
- EEvaluate: test results, medication response, or physical findings reviewed by the provider
- AAssess: explicit mention in the assessment or plan with acknowledgment of status
- TTreat: medication, referral, procedure, therapy, or counseling tied to the diagnosis
Only one of M/E/A/T is required to support the code, but the documentation must be specific enough to show that the provider actually addressed I82.452 during that encounter, not just copy-forwarded from a problem list.
What This Code Means
I82.452 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for acute embolism and thrombosis of left peroneal vein. A blood clot that suddenly forms in the left peroneal vein (a deep vein in the lower leg), blocking blood flow. I82.452 sits in the ICD-10-CM chapter for diseases of the circulatory system (i00-i99), within the section covering diseases of veins, lymphatic vessels and lymph nodes, not elsewhere classified (i80-i89).
Under the CMS-HCC V28 risk adjustment model, I82.452 maps to Vascular Disease (HCC 267) with a community, non-dual, aged base RAF weight of 0.356. Under the older V24 model, I82.452 mapped to the same category but with a base RAF weight of 0.297, V28 recalibrated weights across the entire model. V28 is the CMS-HCC risk adjustment model that reached 100% phase-in for payment year 2026, replacing V24 which was used during the PY2024–PY2025 transition.
Ensure documentation specifies 'peroneal' vein and confirms left-sided location. Because I82.452 maps to a payment HCC, the provider's documentation must satisfy MEAT criteria (Monitor, Evaluate, Assess, or Treat) for the encounter to count toward the patient's Medicare Advantage risk adjustment score. When documentation is ambiguous, coders should issue a provider query rather than assume the highest-specificity variant.
HCC Buddy maintains structured V28 and V24 mapping, RAF weights, and MEAT documentation criteria for I82.452 sourced directly from the CMS-HCC risk adjustment model files and the CMS ICD-10-CM code set.
Coding Tips
- •Ensure documentation specifies 'peroneal' vein and confirms left-sided location
- •Peroneal vein thrombosis is less common than tibial but carries similar clinical significance
Clinical Significance
Acute peroneal vein thrombosis is a distal deep vein thrombosis of the lower leg that requires clinical assessment for proximal extension risk and typically warrants anticoagulation therapy. While peroneal vein clots are considered distal and may carry lower embolization risk, they can propagate proximally if untreated. Accurate coding ensures appropriate risk stratification and reflects the need for vascular disease monitoring.
Documentation Requirements
- ✓Clinical diagnosis of venous thrombosis or thrombophlebitis clearly documented by the treating provider
- ✓Diagnostic confirmation via duplex ultrasonography, CT venography, MR venography, or venography with imaging findings described
- ✓Current treatment plan including anticoagulation regimen with specific medication, dose, and duration
- ✓Documentation of acute onset with date of symptom onset or diagnosis establishing the acute nature
- ✓Laterality (right or left) clearly specified in provider documentation
- ✓Assessment of risk factors (immobility, recent surgery, malignancy, hypercoagulable state, oral contraceptive use)
Commonly Confused Codes
- •I82.441-I82.449: Tibial vein thrombosis; tibial and peroneal veins run parallel but are separate vessels
- •I82.461-I82.469: Calf muscular vein thrombosis; intramuscular veins (soleal/gastrocnemius) differ from peroneal veins
- •I82.431-I82.439: Popliteal vein thrombosis; popliteal vein is proximal to peroneal veins
- •I80.25x: Phlebitis of calf muscular vein; different vessel type and includes inflammatory component
- •I82.551-I82.559: Chronic peroneal vein thrombosis; verify acute vs. chronic presentation