I82.812
BillableEmbolism and thrombosis of superficial veins of left 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 that forms in the superficial veins of the left leg, which can cause pain, swelling, and potentially break loose and travel to the lungs.
Coding Tips
- •Verify documentation specifies 'left' lower extremity to distinguish from bilateral or right-sided thrombosis
- •Confirm whether the condition is acute or chronic, as this affects code selection and clinical management
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└I82.812Embolism and thrombosis of superficial veins of left lower extremity
└I82.812Embolism and thrombosis of superficial veins of left lower extremity