I82.409 — Acute embolism and thrombosis of unspecified deep veins of unspecified lower extremity

I82.409

ICD-10 Chapter 9: Circulatory System — illustrative image — Chapter 9: Diseases of the circulatory system (I00–I99) — illustrative image

What this code means

Acute deep vein thrombosis (DVT): a fresh blood clot in a deep vein of the leg, with vein and side not specified.

Also called: deep vein thrombosis, dvt, acute deep vein thrombosis.

When this code is used

Used for acute embolism and thrombosis of unspecified deep veins of an unspecified lower extremity.

Where it sits in ICD-10-CM

Code I82.409 belongs to Chapter 9: Diseases of the circulatory system, which covers codes I00–I99 in the FY2027 ICD-10-CM tabular list. The official description above is copied verbatim from the CDC/NCHS FY2027 code file.

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Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10-CM code I82.409?

I82.409 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for “Acute embolism and thrombosis of unspecified deep veins of unspecified lower extremity”. Acute deep vein thrombosis (DVT): a fresh blood clot in a deep vein of the leg, with vein and side not specified.

When is code I82.409 used?

Used for acute embolism and thrombosis of unspecified deep veins of an unspecified lower extremity. It belongs to Chapter 9 of ICD-10-CM (Diseases of the circulatory system).

This guide explains ICD-10-CM codes in plain language for patients, students and other readers. It is educational information only — not coding, billing or medical advice. The code recorded for any real encounter is assigned from the full clinical documentation by the treating team and qualified coders, and only they can decide which code fits a specific case.