icd-9 code for chronic embolism of superior vena cava

by Dr. Israel Effertz 7 min read

Report embolisms and thrombosis of the superior vena cava with the upper extremity acute (453.77) or chronic (453.87) codes. The new code for venous embolism and thrombosis of superficial vessels of lower extremity (453.6) allows you to report more superficial vessel embolism or thrombosis of the lower extremity.

What is the ICD-10 code for recurrent deep vein thrombosis?

Chronic embolism and thrombosis of other specified veins I82. 891 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. The 2022 edition of ICD-10-CM I82. 891 became effective on October 1, 2021.

What is the ICD 9 code for pulmonary embolism?

415.1xVTE codes were categorized as pulmonary embolism (ICD-9 code 415.1x), lower extremity DVT (451.1x, 451.2, 451.81, 453.4x, 453.5x), upper extremity DVT (451.83, 451.84, 451.89, 453.72, 453.73, 453.74, 453.75, 453.76, 453.77, 453.82, 453.83, 453.84, 453.85, 453.86, 453.87), and other venous thrombosis (451, 451.9, 452, ...

What is the ICD-10 code for IVC thrombus?

ICD-10 code I82. 220 for Acute embolism and thrombosis of inferior vena cava is a medical classification as listed by WHO under the range - Diseases of the circulatory system .

What is the ICD-10 code for acute 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 ICD 10 code for pulmonary embolism?

ICD-10 code I26. 9 for Pulmonary embolism without acute cor pulmonale is a medical classification as listed by WHO under the range - Diseases of the circulatory system .

What is venous thrombosis embolism?

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.

What is inferior vena cava thrombosis?

Inferior vena cava (IVC) thrombosis is a disease associated with high morbidity. Although the condition is considered rare, case reports have shown that IVC thromboses may be underdiagnosed. For example, most commonly, pulmonary emboli are thought to arise from a lower extremity deep venous thrombosis.

What is inferior vena cava?

The IVC is a large blood vessel responsible for transporting deoxygenated blood from the lower extremities and abdomen back to the right atrium of the heart. It has the largest diameter of the venous system and is a thin-walled vessel.

How do you code chronic DVT?

When a medical record supports a current final diagnosis stated simply as “deep vein thrombosis” or “DVT” (with no further description or specification), assign code I82. 4Ш9, Acute embolism and thrombosis of unspecified deep veins of unspecified lower extremity.

What is an acute embolism?

An acute pulmonary embolism, or embolus, is a blockage of a pulmonary (lung) artery. Most often, the condition results from a blood clot that forms in the legs or another part of the body (deep vein thrombosis, or DVT) and travels to the lungs.

What is the ICD-10 code for right lower extremity deep vein thrombosis?

I82. 401 – Acute embolism and thrombosis of unspecified deep veins of right lower extremity.

How do you code pulmonary embolism with right heart strain?

Other pulmonary embolism with acute cor pulmonale I26. 09 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. The 2022 edition of ICD-10-CM I26. 09 became effective on October 1, 2021.

What is acute Pulmonale?

Acute cor pulmonale is a form of acute right heart failure produced by a sudden increase in resistance to blood flow in the pulmonary circulation, which is now rapidly recognized by bedside echocardiography.

What is Pulmonale?

Definition. Cor pulmonale is a condition that causes the right side of the heart to fail. Long-term high blood pressure in the arteries of the lung and right ventricle of the heart can lead to cor pulmonale.

What is the ICd 10 code for venous embolism?

453.2 is a legacy non-billable code used to specify a medical diagnosis of other venous embolism and thrombosis of inferior vena cava. This code was replaced on September 30, 2015 by its ICD-10 equivalent.

What is the ICd-9 GEM?

The GEMs are the raw material from which providers, health information vendors and payers can derive specific applied mappings to meet their needs.

The ICD code I82 is used to code Thrombosis

Thrombosis (Greek: θρόμβωσις) is the formation of a blood clot (thrombus; Greek: θρόμβος) inside a blood vessel, obstructing the flow of blood through the circulatory system. When a blood vessel is injured, the body uses platelets (thrombocytes) and fibrin to form a blood clot to prevent blood loss.

ICD-10-CM Alphabetical Index References for 'I82.211 - Chronic embolism and thrombosis of superior vena cava'

The ICD-10-CM Alphabetical Index links the below-listed medical terms to the ICD code I82.211. Click on any term below to browse the alphabetical index.

Equivalent ICD-9 Code GENERAL EQUIVALENCE MAPPINGS (GEM)

This is the official approximate match mapping between ICD9 and ICD10, as provided by the General Equivalency mapping crosswalk. This means that while there is no exact mapping between this ICD10 code I82.211 and a single ICD9 code, 453.77 is an approximate match for comparison and conversion purposes.