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K75.1

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Phlebitis of portal vein

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

What This Code Means

Inflammation of the portal vein, which carries blood from the digestive organs to the liver. This condition can cause pain and affect blood flow to the liver.

Coding Tips

  • •Verify the underlying cause (infection, malignancy, or thrombosis) as it may require additional coding
  • •Distinguish from portal vein thrombosis (I81) which is a separate condition

Excludes 1 — Do NOT code together

  • pylephlebitic liver abscess (K75.0)

Code Hierarchy

└K75Other inflammatory liver diseases└K75.1Phlebitis of portal vein
└K75.1Phlebitis of portal vein

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