icd 10 code for deep vein thrombosis unspecified

by Mariana Veum 6 min read

I82.409

How do you code deep vein thrombosis?

ICD-10 Code for Acute embolism and thrombosis of unspecified deep veins of lower extremity- I82. 40- Codify by AAPC.

What is the difference between thrombosis and deep vein thrombosis?

A blood clot in a deep vein of the leg, pelvis, and sometimes arm, is called deep vein thrombosis (DVT). This type of blood clot does not cause heart attack or stroke. A blood clot in an artery, usually in the heart or brain, is called arterial thrombosis. This type of blood clot can cause heart attack or stroke.

What causes deep vein thrombosis?

Causes of Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)

Surgery, particularly surgery of the hip or leg, or abdominal surgery. Trauma or bone fracture. A long period of bed rest or sitting for a long time (e.g., on an airplane or in a car) Cancer.

Who is at risk for deep vein thrombosis?

Although DVT is more common in adults older than 60, it can happen at any age, particularly if you have any health-related risk factors. You're at greater risk of developing a deep-vein blood clot if you're overweight or obese or if you have a family history of DVT, pulmonary embolisms, or clotting disorders.