I80.253 – Phlebitis and thrombophlebitis of calf muscular vein, bilateral

ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Diseases of veins, lymphatic vessels and lymph nodes, not elsewhere classified

Billable code

ICD-10-CM code I80.253

Code: I80.253 (claims format: I80253)
Description: Phlebitis and thrombophlebitis of calf muscular vein, bilateral
Short description: Phlebitis and thombophlb of calf muscular vein, bilateral
Billable: Yes – valid for HIPAA-covered transactions
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 › I80.2 › I80.25

Notes inherited from parent codes

Instructional notes at a category or block level apply to every code below it.

I80 – Phlebitis and thrombophlebitis

Includes:

endophlebitis
inflammation, vein
periphlebitis
suppurative phlebitis

Excludes1 (not coded here):

venous embolism and thrombosis of lower extremities (I82.4-, I82.5-, I82.81-)

Code first:

, if applicable: phlebitis and thrombophlebitis complicating abortion, ectopic or molar pregnancy (O00-O07, O08.7)
phlebitis and thrombophlebitis complicating pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperium (O22.-, O87.-)

I80.25 – Phlebitis and thrombophlebitis of calf muscular vein

Applicable to:

Phlebitis and thrombophlebitis of calf muscular vein, NOS
Phlebitis and thrombophlebitis of gastrocnemial vein
Phlebitis and thrombophlebitis of soleal vein

Related codes in I80.25

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code I80.253?

I80.253 is the ICD-10-CM code for phlebitis and thrombophlebitis of calf muscular vein, bilateral, in the block I80-I89 (Diseases of veins, lymphatic vessels and lymph nodes, not elsewhere classified).

Is I80.253 a billable code?

Yes. I80.253 is a billable/specific code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.

What category does I80.253 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.