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I87.009

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Postthrombotic syndrome without complications of unspecified extremity

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

What This Code Means

Chronic pain, swelling, and skin changes following a previous blood clot in an unspecified leg, without open wounds.

Coding Tips

  • •This code should only be used when the specific leg (right, left, or bilateral) is not documented
  • •Query the provider if laterality is not specified, as more specific codes are preferred

Code Hierarchy

└I87Other disorders of veins└I87.0Postthrombotic syndrome└I87.00Postthrombotic syndrome without complications└I87.009Postthrombotic syndrome without complications of unspecified extremity
└I87.009Postthrombotic syndrome without complications of unspecified extremity

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