I82.709
BillableChronic embolism and thrombosis of unspecified veins of unspecified upper extremity
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 an unspecified vein of one upper arm where the specific side is not identified.
Coding Tips
- •This is a less specific code; query the provider if laterality (right/left) can be determined from clinical notes
- •Use only when documentation does not specify which arm or vein type is involved
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└I82.709Chronic embolism and thrombosis of unspecified veins of unspecified upper extremity
└I82.709Chronic embolism and thrombosis of unspecified veins of unspecified upper extremity