I82.81
Non-Billable
ChapterI00–I99
Ranksubcategory
Official Description
Embolism and thrombosis of superficial veins of lower extremities
Use a more specific code (4 billable)
I82.811Embolism and thrombosis of superficial veins of right lower extremityI82.812Embolism and thrombosis of superficial veins of left lower extremityI82.813Embolism and thrombosis of superficial veins of lower extremities, bilateralI82.819Embolism and thrombosis of superficial veins of unspecified lower extremity
Metadata & Insights
- •Non-billable category (requires more specific sub-code).
- •Chapter 9: Diseases of the Circulatory System (I00-I99).
Instructional Notes
Includes
- Embolism and thrombosis of saphenous vein (greater) (lesser)
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Clinical Hierarchy
BillableHas subcodes
CH9Diseases of the circulatory system (I00-I99)
I80-I89Diseases of veins, lymphatic vessels and lymph nodes, not elsewhere classified (I80-I89)
I82Other venous embolism and thrombosis
I82.8Embolism and thrombosis of other specified veins
I82.81Embolism and thrombosis of superficial veins of lower extremitiesNot billable
Applicable Ancestor Context
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MS-DRG Classification
No direct MS-DRG triggers identified.
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