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I82.819

Billable

Embolism and thrombosis of superficial veins of unspecified 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 a leg when the specific side (left, right, or both) is not documented or specified.

Coding Tips

  • •Use this code only when laterality cannot be determined from the medical record
  • •Query the provider if possible to obtain specific laterality information for more precise coding

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└I82.819Embolism and thrombosis of superficial veins of unspecified lower extremity
└I82.819Embolism and thrombosis of superficial veins of unspecified lower extremity

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