I82.719
BillableChronic embolism and thrombosis of superficial 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 the superficial veins of an upper arm where the specific side is not identified.
Coding Tips
- •This is a less specific code; attempt to determine right vs. left from clinical documentation
- •Use only when laterality cannot be determined from available medical records
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└I82.719Chronic embolism and thrombosis of superficial veins of unspecified upper extremity
└I82.719Chronic embolism and thrombosis of superficial veins of unspecified upper extremity