I82.703
BillableChronic embolism and thrombosis of unspecified veins of upper extremity, bilateral
This code does not map to an HCC category in any model (V28, V24, ESRD, RxHCC).
What This Code Means
A chronic blood clot in unspecified veins of both upper arms that has persisted over time.
Coding Tips
- •Use this code only when the specific vein type (superficial or deep) is not documented
- •The '3' suffix indicates bilateral involvement; ensure documentation confirms both sides are affected
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└I82.703Chronic embolism and thrombosis of unspecified veins of upper extremity, bilateral
└I82.703Chronic embolism and thrombosis of unspecified veins of upper extremity, bilateral