I82.70
Non-billableChronic embolism and thombos unsp veins of upper extremity
Chronic embolism and thrombosis of unspecified veins of upper extremity
This is a header/category code. For billing purposes, use a more specific child code from the list below.
Coding Notes
Excludes 1
Codes that cannot be used together with this code (mutual exclusion)
- personal history of venous embolism and thrombosis (Z86.718)
Excludes 2
Conditions not included here, but the patient may have both
- certain conditions originating in the perinatal period (P04-P96)
- certain infectious and parasitic diseases (A00-B99)
- complications of pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperium (O00-O9A)
- congenital malformations, deformations, and chromosomal abnormalities (Q00-Q99)
- endocrine, nutritional and metabolic diseases (E00-E88)
- injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88)
- neoplasms (C00-D49)
- symptoms, signs and abnormal clinical and laboratory findings, not elsewhere classified (R00-R94)
- systemic connective tissue disorders (M30-M36)
- transient cerebral ischemic attacks and related syndromes (G45.-)
- venous embolism and thrombosis (of):
- cerebral (I63.6, I67.6)
- coronary (I21-I25)
- intracranial and intraspinal, septic or NOS (G08)
- intracranial, nonpyogenic (I67.6)
- intraspinal, nonpyogenic (G95.1)
- mesenteric (K55.0-)
- portal (I81)
- pulmonary (I26.-)
Code First
The underlying condition must be sequenced before this code
Use Additional Code
Additional codes that should follow this code
- code, if applicable, for associated long-term (current) use of anticoagulants (Z79.01)
Child Codes (4)
Also Known As / Clinical Terms
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for chronic embolism and thombos unsp veins of upper extremity?
The ICD-10-CM code for chronic embolism and thombos unsp veins of upper extremity is I82.70. The full clinical description is "Chronic embolism and thrombosis of unspecified veins of upper extremity". I82.70 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code I82.70 mean?
ICD-10-CM code I82.70 represents "Chronic embolism and thrombosis of unspecified veins of upper extremity". It is classified under Chapter 9: Diseases of the Circulatory System and is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
Is I82.70 a billable code?
No, I82.70 is a non-billable header code. You need to use one of its more specific child codes for billing. There are 4 child codes under I82.70.
What chapter is I82.70 in?
I82.70 is in Chapter 9: Diseases of the Circulatory System (codes I00-I99).
What codes cannot be used with I82.70?
I82.70 has Excludes1 notes indicating codes that cannot be used together with it, including: personal history of venous embolism and thrombosis (Z86.718).
What are the subcategories under I82.70?
I82.70 has 4 child codes, including: I82.701 (Chronic embolism and thombos unsp veins of r up extrem), I82.702 (Chronic embolism and thombos unsp veins of l up extrem), I82.703 (Chronic embolism and thombos unsp veins of up extrem, bi), I82.709 (Chronic embolism and thombos unsp vn unsp upper extremity).
Are additional codes required with I82.70?
Yes, when using I82.70 you should also code: code, if applicable, for associated long-term (current) use of anticoagulants (Z79.01).
What are the UMLS CUIs for I82.70?
I82.70 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C2883167. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
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