I82.81 – Embolism and thrombosis of superficial veins of lower extremities

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

Non-billable header

ICD-10-CM code I82.81

Code: I82.81 (claims format: I8281)
Description: Embolism and thrombosis of superficial veins of lower extremities
Short description: Embolism and thrombosis of superficial veins 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: I82 › I82.8

Billable codes under I82.81

I82.81 is a header code and cannot be used on claims. Choose the most specific code:

Notes for I82.81

Applicable to:

Embolism and thrombosis of saphenous vein (greater) (lesser)

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

Excludes2 (not included here):

venous embolism and thrombosis (of):
cerebral (I63.6, I67.6)
coronary (I21-I25)
intracranial and intraspinal, septic or NOS (G08)
intracranial, nonpyogenic (I67.6)
intraspinal, nonpyogenic (G95.1)
mesenteric (K55.0-)
portal (I81)
pulmonary (I26.-)

Code first:

venous embolism and thrombosis complicating:
abortion, ectopic or molar pregnancy (O00-O07, O08.7)
pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperium (O22.-, O87.-)

I82.8 – Embolism and thrombosis of other specified veins

Use additional code:

code, if applicable, for associated long-term (current) use of anticoagulants (Z79.01)

Index terms for I82.81

Entries in the ICD-10-CM alphabetic index that lead to this code:

Related codes in I82.8

I82.89 – Embolism and thrombosis of other specified veinsHeader

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code I82.81?

I82.81 is the ICD-10-CM code for embolism and thrombosis of superficial veins of lower extremities, in the block I80-I89 (Diseases of veins, lymphatic vessels and lymph nodes, not elsewhere classified).

Is I82.81 a billable code?

No. I82.81 is a header code with more specific child codes; report one of the billable codes listed above.

What category does I82.81 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.