I82.90 — Acute embolism and thrombosis of unspecified vein

I82.90

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

What this code means

An acute blood clot blocking a vein whose name is not specified in the record.

Also called: acute venous thrombosis, acute embolism and thrombosis of unspecified vein.

When this code is used

Used for acute embolism and thrombosis of an unspecified vein.

Where it sits in ICD-10-CM

Code I82.90 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.

Related symptoms

Swelling in one leg

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10-CM code I82.90?

I82.90 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for “Acute embolism and thrombosis of unspecified vein”. An acute blood clot blocking a vein whose name is not specified in the record.

When is code I82.90 used?

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

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