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K64.5

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Perianal venous thrombosis

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

What This Code Means

Perianal venous thrombosis is a blood clot that forms in the veins around the anus, typically causing severe pain and a palpable lump.

Coding Tips

  • •This is a complication of hemorrhoids; document the presence of thrombosis separately from the hemorrhoid grade
  • •Distinguish from simple hemorrhoids by noting acute severe pain and visible/palpable clot

Code Hierarchy

└K64Hemorrhoids and perianal venous thrombosis└K64.5Perianal venous thrombosis
└K64.5Perianal venous thrombosis

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