This opens in a new window. Venous thromboembolism (VTE), also known as blood clots, is a disorder that includes deep vein thrombosis and pulmonary embolism. A deep vein thrombosis (DVT) occurs when a blood clot forms in a deep vein, usually in the lower leg, thigh, or pelvis.Mar 24, 2022
Venous thromboembolism (VTE), a term referring to blood clots in the veins, is an underdiagnosed and serious, yet preventable medical condition that can cause disability and death.
ICD-10 | Acute embolism and thrombosis of unspecified deep veins of unspecified lower extremity (I82. 409)
I82.4012022 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code I82. 401: Acute embolism and thrombosis of unspecified deep veins of right lower extremity.
The venous system refers to the network of veins that work to deliver deoxygenated blood back to your heart.
Anything that prevents your blood from flowing or clotting normally can cause a blood clot. The main causes of DVT are damage to a vein from surgery or trauma and inflammation due to infection or injury.Dec 22, 2020
ICD-10 | Peripheral vascular disease, unspecified (I73. 9)
I82.403Acute embolism and thrombosis of unspecified deep veins of lower extremity, bilateral. I82. 403 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
Hospitalized patients are at increased risk of VTE when compared to patients in the community. Therefore, it is imperative to consider DVT prophylaxis in every hospitalized patient. Full history and physical examination are warranted to assess the risk of VTE and bleeding.Aug 25, 2021
I82.4022022 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code I82. 402: Acute embolism and thrombosis of unspecified deep veins of left lower extremity.
I82. 401 – Acute embolism and thrombosis of unspecified deep veins of right lower extremity.May 15, 2020
For elevated D-dimer, look to ICD-10-CM R79. 1 Abnormal coagulation profile.Jul 28, 2017