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I82.811

Billable

Embolism and thrombosis of superficial veins of right lower extremity

This code does not map to an HCC category in any model (V28, V24, ESRD, RxHCC).

What This Code Means

A blood clot in the superficial veins of the right lower leg that may be acute or chronic in nature.

Coding Tips

  • •Unlike the I82.7xx codes, this code does not specify chronic; verify if acute or chronic status is documented
  • •The '1' suffix indicates right side; ensure laterality is confirmed in the medical record

Code Hierarchy

└I82Other venous embolism and thrombosis└I82.8Embolism and thrombosis of other specified veins└I82.81Embolism and thrombosis of superficial veins of lower extremities└I82.811Embolism and thrombosis of superficial veins of right lower extremity
└I82.811Embolism and thrombosis of superficial veins of right lower extremity

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