I82.702
BillableChronic embolism and thrombosis of unspecified veins of left upper extremity
This code does not map to an HCC category in any model (V28, V24, ESRD, RxHCC).
What This Code Means
A long-standing blood clot in the veins of the left arm that has persisted over time.
Coding Tips
- •Distinguish chronic from acute thrombosis by reviewing documentation for duration
- •Ensure left side is clearly documented to differentiate from right-sided chronic thrombosis
Code Hierarchy
└I82Other venous embolism and thrombosis└I82.7Chronic embolism and thrombosis of veins of upper extremity└I82.70Chronic embolism and thrombosis of unspecified veins of upper extremity└I82.702Chronic embolism and thrombosis of unspecified veins of left upper extremity
└I82.702Chronic embolism and thrombosis of unspecified veins of left upper extremity