Thrombosis ICD-10-CM Codes
Read this short guide to learn about Thrombosis ICD codes you can use!
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What Thrombosis ICD codes can I use?
If you’re looking for Thrombosis ICD codes, you’ll be spoiled for choice because there’s a lot! We’ve picked six examples of Thrombosis-related ICD-10 codes you can choose. Do note that almost all of them are named Embolism and thrombosis of [INSERT LOCATION]. Here they are:
- I74.10 - Embolism and thrombosis of unspecified parts of the aorta
This should only be used if the patient is confirmed to have an embolism and thrombosis of the aorta, but it’s unspecified as to which part of the aorta the embolism and thrombosis is. Once you’ve confirmed the location of the embolism and thrombosis, please use I74.11 - Embolism and thrombosis of the thoracic aorta or I74.19 - Embolism and thrombosis of other parts of the aorta.
- I74.2 - Embolism and thrombosis of arteries of the upper extremities
This can be used if the patient is confirmed to have an embolism and thrombosis of the arteries of their upper extremities.
- I74.3 - Embolism and thrombosis of arteries of the lower extremities
This is the same as Item 2, but this time, it’s for the arteries of the lower extremities.
- I82.210 - Acute embolism and thrombosis of superior vena cava
This can be used if the patient has an acute embolism and thrombosis of the superior vena cava, the second-largest vein in the body. This vein is in charge of sending oxygen-poor blood from the upper body to the heart.
- I82.220 - Acute embolism and thrombosis of inferior vena cava
This is similar to Item 4, but this time, it’s for the inferior vena cava, the most prominent vein in the body. This vein brings oxygen-depleted blood from the lower part of the body back to the heart.
- I82.3 - Embolism and thrombosis of renal vein
This can be used if the patient has an embolism and thrombosis of their renal vein. This vein is in charge of sending oxygen-depleted blood from the kidneys back to the inferior vena cava.
Are these Thrombosis ICD codes billable?
Yes. All of the aforementioned Thrombosis-related ICD-10 codes are valid and billable.
Clinical information about Thrombosis:
Thrombosis is the term healthcare professionals use when referring to the formation of thromboses (blood clots) inside blood vessels or the heart.
If you’re wondering what this has to do with Embolisms, given the example ICD-10 codes above, Embolisms and Thromboses go hand-in-hand. When blood clots form, they can cause blockages in arteries. An artery that is blocked due to a foreign body, whether it’s a blood clot or not, is referred to as an Embolism.
Thromboses are dangerous because of the possibility that they can block blood flow. There might be a chance that a thrombus that forms somewhere travels to another location and results in a blockage to that location instead of the area it originally developed. Whether they end up causing blockages in their place of origin or somewhere else, thromboses that block blood flow can prevent blood flow from entering organs, leading to life-threatening complications. It’s essential for healthcare professionals to address these quickly once detected, which can be done via physical examinations, blood tests, and imaging tests.
To treat thrombosis, professionals will resort to administering blood thinners. They might also conduct thrombolytic therapy or perform surgery known as thrombectomy to remove the blood clots.
Synonyms include:
- Intra-aortic balloon thrombosis
- Thrombosis of aorta
- Embolism and thrombosis of the axillary artery
- Embolism and thrombosis of the brachial artery
- Embolism and thrombosis of the radial artery
- Embolism and thrombosis of the ulnar artery
- Embolism and thrombosis of the anterior tibial artery
- Embolism and thrombosis of the dorsalis pedis artery
- Embolism and thrombosis of the femoral artery
- Embolism and thrombosis of the popliteal artery
- Embolism and thrombosis of the posterior tibial artery
Commonly asked questions
Here are several examples of thrombosis symptoms: chest pain, difficulty breathing (the feeling of) passing out, dizziness, stomach pain (varying degrees of severity) after eating, nausea, pale patches of skin, red or dark patches, and slurred speech.
Examples of life-threatening complications that could result from thrombosis include pulmonary embolism, stroke, and heart attacks.
The two types are arterial thrombosis and venous thrombosis. The former is the formation of blood clots in the arteries, while the latter is the blood clots in the veins.
