I82.61
Header — not billableAcute embolism and thrombosis of superficial veins of upper extremity
The ICD-10 code for acute embolism and thrombosis of superficial veins of upper extremity is I82.61.
I82.61 is a non-billable header code. It groups related conditions but cannot be used on its own for reimbursement — select one of the 4 more specific codes below.
Clinical notes
Also known as
Alternate wording, synonyms, or specific conditions that fall under this code, listed to help confirm you've picked the right one.
- Acute embolism and thrombosis of antecubital vein
- Acute embolism and thrombosis of basilic vein
- Acute embolism and thrombosis of cephalic vein
Documentation support
General coding-documentation guidance — not a substitute for payer-specific requirements or professional coding judgment.
- •This is a non-billable header code. Documentation must support a more specific child code before this diagnosis can be reported on a claim.
- •As a general rule, code to the highest level of specificity supported by the documentation in the medical record.
Child codes under I82.61
- I82.611Acute embolism and thrombosis of superficial veins of right upper extremity
- I82.612Acute embolism and thrombosis of superficial veins of left upper extremity
- I82.613Acute embolism and thrombosis of superficial veins of upper extremity, bilateral
- I82.619Acute embolism and thrombosis of superficial veins of unspecified upper extremity
Related codes in this category
- I82.60Acute embolism and thrombosis of unspecified veins of upper extremitynon-billable header
- I82.62Acute embolism and thrombosis of deep veins of upper extremitynon-billable header
- I82.61Acute embolism and thrombosis of superficial veins of upper extremitynon-billable header