I82.72
Header — not billableChronic embolism and thrombosis of deep veins of upper extremity
The ICD-10 code for chronic embolism and thrombosis of deep veins of upper extremity is I82.72.
I82.72 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.
- Chronic embolism and thrombosis of brachial vein
- Chronic embolism and thrombosis of radial vein
- Chronic embolism and thrombosis of ulnar 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 I82.72
- I82.721Chronic embolism and thrombosis of deep veins of right upper extremity
- I82.722Chronic embolism and thrombosis of deep veins of left upper extremity
- I82.723Chronic embolism and thrombosis of deep veins of upper extremity, bilateral
- I82.729Chronic embolism and thrombosis of deep veins of unspecified upper extremity
Related codes in this category
- I82.70Chronic embolism and thrombosis of unspecified veins of upper extremitynon-billable header
- I82.71Chronic embolism and thrombosis of superficial veins of upper extremitynon-billable header
- I82.72Chronic embolism and thrombosis of deep veins of upper extremitynon-billable header