I82.6 – Acute embolism and thrombosis of veins of upper extremity
ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Diseases of veins, lymphatic vessels and lymph nodes, not elsewhere classified
- Code
I82.6(claims format:I826)- Description
- Acute embolism and thrombosis of veins of upper extremity
- 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
- I82
Billable codes under I82.6
I82.6 is a header code and cannot be used on claims. Choose the most specific code:
- I82.60 – Acute embolism and thrombosis of unspecified veins of upper extremityHeader (more codes below)
- I82.61 – Acute embolism and thrombosis of superficial veins of upper extremityHeader (more codes below)
- I82.62 – Acute embolism and thrombosis of deep veins of upper extremityHeader (more codes below)
Notes inherited from parent codes
Instructional notes at a category or block level apply to every code below it.
I82 – Other venous embolism and thrombosis
Related codes in I82
- I82.0 – Budd-Chiari syndromeBillable
- I82.1 – Thrombophlebitis migransBillable
- I82.2 – Embolism and thrombosis of vena cava and other thoracic veinsHeader
- I82.3 – Embolism and thrombosis of renal veinBillable
- I82.4 – Acute embolism and thrombosis of deep veins of lower extremityHeader
- I82.5 – Chronic embolism and thrombosis of deep veins of lower extremityHeader
- I82.7 – Chronic embolism and thrombosis of veins of upper extremityHeader
- I82.A – Embolism and thrombosis of axillary veinHeader
- I82.B – Embolism and thrombosis of subclavian veinHeader
- I82.C – Embolism and thrombosis of internal jugular veinHeader
- I82.8 – Embolism and thrombosis of other specified veinsHeader
- I82.9 – Embolism and thrombosis of unspecified veinHeader
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10 code I82.6?
I82.6 is the ICD-10-CM code for acute embolism and thrombosis of veins of upper extremity, in the block I80-I89 (Diseases of veins, lymphatic vessels and lymph nodes, not elsewhere classified).
Is I82.6 a billable code?
No. I82.6 is a header code with more specific child codes; report one of the billable codes listed above.
What category does I82.6 belong to?
It belongs to category I82 – Other venous embolism and thrombosis.
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.