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O87.0

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Superficial thrombophlebitis in the puerperium

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

What This Code Means

Blood clots forming in superficial veins (veins close to the skin surface) during the postpartum period after childbirth.

Coding Tips

  • •Specify the location of the thrombophlebitis (leg, arm, etc.) if documented
  • •Distinguish from deep vein thrombosis (O87.1) which is more serious and requires different management

Use Additional Code

  • code, if applicable, to identify the superficial vein thrombosis, such as thrombosis of superficial vessels of lower extremities (I80.0-)

Code Hierarchy

└O87Venous complications and hemorrhoids in the puerperium└O87.0Superficial thrombophlebitis in the puerperium
└O87.0Superficial thrombophlebitis in the puerperium

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