I80.0 – Phlebitis and thrombophlebitis of superficial vessels of lower extremities
ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Diseases of veins, lymphatic vessels and lymph nodes, not elsewhere classified
- Code
I80.0(claims format:I800)- Description
- Phlebitis and thrombophlebitis of superficial vessels of lower extremities
- Short description
- Phlebitis and thombophlb of superficial vessels of low extrm
- Billable
- No – use a more specific code below
- Valid for
- Dates of service October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027 (FY2027)
- Chapter
- 9. Diseases of the circulatory system (I00-I99)
- Block
- I80-I89 Diseases of veins, lymphatic vessels and lymph nodes, not elsewhere classified
- Parent codes
- I80
Billable codes under I80.0
I80.0 is a header code and cannot be used on claims. Choose the most specific code:
- I80.00 – Phlebitis and thrombophlebitis of superficial vessels of unspecified lower extremityBillable
- I80.01 – Phlebitis and thrombophlebitis of superficial vessels of right lower extremityBillable
- I80.02 – Phlebitis and thrombophlebitis of superficial vessels of left lower extremityBillable
- I80.03 – Phlebitis and thrombophlebitis of superficial vessels of lower extremities, bilateralBillable
Notes for I80.0
- Phlebitis and thrombophlebitis of femoropopliteal vein
Notes inherited from parent codes
Instructional notes at a category or block level apply to every code below it.
I80 – Phlebitis and thrombophlebitis
- endophlebitis
- inflammation, vein
- periphlebitis
- suppurative phlebitis
Index terms for I80.0
Entries in the ICD-10-CM alphabetic index that lead to this code:
Related codes in I80
- I80.1 – Phlebitis and thrombophlebitis of femoral veinHeader
- I80.2 – Phlebitis and thrombophlebitis of other and unspecified deep vessels of lower extremitiesHeader
- I80.3 – Phlebitis and thrombophlebitis of lower extremities, unspecifiedBillable
- I80.8 – Phlebitis and thrombophlebitis of other sitesBillable
- I80.9 – Phlebitis and thrombophlebitis of unspecified siteBillable
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10 code I80.0?
I80.0 is the ICD-10-CM code for phlebitis and thrombophlebitis of superficial vessels of lower extremities, in the block I80-I89 (Diseases of veins, lymphatic vessels and lymph nodes, not elsewhere classified).
Is I80.0 a billable code?
No. I80.0 is a header code with more specific child codes; report one of the billable codes listed above.
What category does I80.0 belong to?
It belongs to category I80 – Phlebitis and thrombophlebitis.
Source: CDC/NCHS ICD-10-CM FY2027 code files, tabular list and index. Reference only – code assignment must follow the official ICD-10-CM guidelines and documentation in the medical record.