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2025 ICD-10-CM code I82.81

Embolism and thrombosis of superficial veins of lower extremities.

Do not use this code for deep vein thrombosis. Use additional codes for any associated complications or underlying conditions.

Medical necessity is established by the presence of signs and symptoms of superficial venous thrombosis, confirmed by appropriate diagnostic testing.

Clinicians responsible for diagnosing and managing venous thromboembolism in the lower extremities, such as vascular surgeons, interventional radiologists, primary care physicians, and hospitalists.

IMPORTANT:For right lower extremity, use I82.811; for left lower extremity, use I82.812; for bilateral lower extremities, use I82.813. If applicable, use additional code Z79.01 for long-term (current) use of anticoagulants.

In simple words: This code indicates the presence of a blood clot in the superficial veins of the lower legs.

Embolism and thrombosis of superficial veins of lower extremities, including the greater and lesser saphenous veins.

Example 1: A patient presents with pain, swelling, and redness along the path of a superficial vein in the lower leg. Duplex ultrasound confirms the presence of a thrombus in the greater saphenous vein., A patient with a history of varicose veins develops a painful, palpable cord in the lesser saphenous vein, consistent with superficial thrombophlebitis., A patient post-surgery develops a clot in a superficial vein of the lower extremity, diagnosed via ultrasound imaging.

Documentation should include location and laterality of the thrombus, signs and symptoms, diagnostic methods used (e.g., duplex ultrasound), and any associated conditions.

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