I82.711
BillableChronic embolism and thrombosis of superficial veins of right 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 the superficial veins (veins closer to the skin surface) of the right upper arm.
Coding Tips
- •Superficial veins are those near the skin; ensure documentation distinguishes this from deep vein thrombosis
- •The '1' suffix indicates right side; verify laterality is clearly documented
Code Hierarchy
└I82Other venous embolism and thrombosis└I82.7Chronic embolism and thrombosis of veins of upper extremity└I82.71Chronic embolism and thrombosis of superficial veins of upper extremity└I82.711Chronic embolism and thrombosis of superficial veins of right upper extremity
└I82.711Chronic embolism and thrombosis of superficial veins of right upper extremity