(2023) How To Code DVT ICD 10 | List With Codes & Guidelines

DVT ICD 10 is I82. In this article, you will learn the diagnosis coding of Deep Vein Thrombosis and the updated guidelines for ICD 10 and 11.

What Is Deep Vein Thrombosis?

Deep vein thrombosis is a condition that occurs when a thrombus or blood clot forms in deep veins, usually in the lower extremity, including legs, but It can also form in other veins of the upper extremity, i.e., arms. 

Signs and symptoms:

• Swelling in the affected leg
• Pain in leg
• Red or discolored skin
• Warmer area of skin

DVT ICD 10 Code

DVT ICD 10 codes are based on its location and its condition, i.e., Acute or chronic.

Deep vein thrombosis is often related to pulmonary embolism, so DVT with PE should code together in ICD 10 CM.

ICD 10 code for Acute and chronic Thrombosis of the unspecified vein are following:

Acute thrombosis of an unspecified vein is I82.90.

Chronic thrombosis (with embolism) of the unspecified vein is I82.91.

History Of DVT ICD 10

History of DVT ICD 10 code is Z86.718.

Approximate synonyms:

• H/o deep vein thrombosis
• H/o artery embolism
• H/o deep venous thrombosis (blood clot)
• H/o recurrent deep vein thrombosis
• History of recurrent deep vein thrombosis (blood clot)
• History of thromboembolism of vein
• History of venous thromboembolic disease (blood clot which moves)

ICD 11 Code For Deep Vein Thrombosis

ICD 11 code for Deep vein thrombosis is BD71.

In post coordination of this code, you can also code ICD 11 codes for Acute and chronic conditions and also according to the laterality and anatomical position of the thrombus or vein which is affected.

Post coordination:

Use additional if applicable,

• ICD 11 for Bilateral  sides is XK9J 
• ICD 11 for Left  side XK8G
• ICD 11 for the Right side is XK9K 
• ICD 11 for Unilateral, unspecified is XK70. 

Similarly, ICD 11 has additional codes according to the specific anatomy of the affected vein.

• XA59M2 – ICD 11 for the vein of the head, face, and neck
• XA0RA8 – ICD 11 for a vein of the abdomen
• XA26H2 – ICD 11 for the vein of the pelvis
• XA9WN7 – ICD 11 for a vein of upper extremity
• XA76A3 – ICD 11 for the vein of lower extremity
• XA60H0 – ICD 11 for Vena cava

What Is DVT Prophylaxis?

DVT prophylaxis is a preventive method to avoid DVT or to prevent having complications of DVT, i.e., pulmonary embolism.

DVT prophylaxis can be divided into primary or secondary. 

Primary prophylaxis is the method that is mostly used, in which you have to take the medications, i.e., thrombolytic or anticoagulants, to avoid thrombus formation and other mechanical methods to prevent DVT.  

Secondary prophylaxis is a rarely used method that includes early diagnoses with screening methods.

DVT Prophylaxis ICD 10

DVT prophylaxis ICD 10 code is Z79.01.

Z79.01 is a billable code that can be used for the diagnosis of long-term (current) use of anticoagulants for reimbursement purposes.

Approximate synonyms:

• H/o of pulmonary embolism on long-term anticoagulation therapy
• Long term current use of anticoagulants
• Anticoagulation monitoring to goal INR 2.0-3.0

ICD 10 code for current long-term use of anti-thrombotic or anti-platelets is Z79.02.

DVT Prophylaxis ICD 11

DVT prophylaxis ICD 11 code is QC05.Y. 

Matching terms:

• Other specified prophylactic measures for DVT.

What Is Chronic DVT?

A thrombus or clot that lasts for more than one to two months is known as chronic. In chronic DVT, clots become harder and stick to the vein resulting in blockage or stenosis of the vein, so the vein becomes much smaller and does not allow blood to flow through properly.

Chronic DVT ICD 10

Chronic DVT ICD 10 code for embolism and thrombosis of other specified veins is I82.891.

This code is also applicable for the following conditions:

• Chronic DVT of bilateral pelvic veins
• Chronic DVT of left pelvic vein
• Chronic DVT of right pelvic vein
• Chronic DVT of both pelvic veins
• Chronic DVT of left pelvic vein
• Chronic DVT of right pelvic vein
• Chronic DVT of bilateral pelvic veins
• Chronic DVT of pelvic vein
• Chronic DVT of splenic vein
• Chronic DVT of pelvic vein

Chronic DVT ICD 10 code varies with the anatomical location of the affected area or vein. 

Specific codes for different regions in ICD 10 are discussed below.

Chronic Right Leg DVT ICD 10

Chronic right leg DVT ICD 10 code is I81.501 and is a billable code used for reimbursement purposes.

This code is also applicable for chronic embolism and thrombosis of unspecified deep veins of the right lower extremity.

Chronic Left Leg DVT ICD 10

Chronic left leg DVT ICD 10 code is I81.502 and is a billable code used for reimbursement purposes.

Approximate synonyms:

• Chronic embolism and thrombosis of unspecified deep veins of left lower extremity
• Chronic deep vein thrombosis (DVT) of the left leg.

Chronic DVT Of Bilateral Legs ICD 10

ICD 10 code for chronic DVT of bilateral extremities is I81.503.

If any patient is suffering from chronic DVT of bilateral extremities, then ICD 10 code I81.503 should be used instead of ICD codes I81.501 and I81.502 separately.

Chronic DVT Of Unspecified Vein Of Unspecified Leg ICD 10

ICD 10 code for chronic deep vein thrombosis of the unspecified vein of unspecified extremity is I81.509.

Chronic DVT ICD 11

Chronic DVT ICD 11 code is BD71.4.

What Is Acute Deep Vein Thrombosis?

Acute deep vein thrombosis is a condition in which blood clots in deep veins of the lower extremity that lasts for one week to a month.

Acute DVT Of Lower Right Leg ICD 10

Acute DVT of lower right leg ICD 10 is I81.401 is a billable code used for reimbursement purposes.

Approximate synonyms:

• Acute DVTof right lower limb following coronary artery bypass graft
• Acute DVT of right lower limb following procedure
• Acute deep venous thrombosis (DVT)
• Acute DVT of the right leg
• Acute DVT of right leg, post
• -CABG
• Acute DVT of the right leg
• Acute DVT of right lower extremity
• Acute post-procedural DVT of the right leg

Acute DVT Of Lower Left Leg ICD 10

Acute DVT of lower left leg ICD 10 code is I81.402.

Acute DVT Of Lower Limb Bilateral ICD 10

Acute DVT of lower limb bilateral ICD 10 code is I81.403. 

Acute DVT Of Unspecified Vein Of Unspecified Leg ICD 10

Acute DVT of unspecified vein of unspecified leg ICD 10 code is I81.409. 

Acute DVT ICD 11

ICD 11 code for DVT of the lower extremity is BD71.4 & XA76A3.

ICD 11 code for DVT of the right lower extremity is BD71.4 & XA76A3 & XK9K.

ICD 11 code for DVT of the left lower extremity is BD71.4 & XA76A3 & XK8G.

ICD 11 code for DVT of bilateral lower extremities is BD71.4 & XA76A3 & XK9J.

ICD 11 code for DVT of vein of the unilateral, unspecified lower extremity is BD71.4 & XK70 & XA76A3.

What Is DVT Femoral Vein?

Deep vein thrombosis is a blood clot that often develops in the lower legs, thigh, and calf (superficial or deep) veins. That clot may block the blood flow completely or partially, which results in pain, redness, and swelling of the legs.

The femoral vein runs throughout the leg from the groin downwards. Thrombosis of the femoral vein refers to a blood clot present in the femoral vein.

ICD 10 Code For DVT Femoral Vein

ICD 10 codes are specific according to the anatomical position and laterality of the veins. Following are the ICD 10 codes used for the right, left, bilateral as well, and unspecified femoral veins DVT.

ICD 10 code for Acute thrombosis of femoral vein is I82.41

ICD 10 code for Acute thrombosis of right femoral vein I82.411

ICD 10 code for Acute thrombosis of left femoral vein I82.412

ICD 10 code for Acute thrombosis of bilateral femoral veins is I82.413

ICD 10 code for Acute thrombosis of unspecified femoral vein I82.419

Chronic DVT Right Femoral Vein ICD 10

Chronic DVT right femoral vein ICD 10 code is I82.511.

Chronic DVT Left Femoral Vein ICD 10

Chronic DVT left femoral vein ICD 10 code is I82.512.

ICD 11 Code For DVT Femoral Vein

ICD 11 has cluster codes for femoral DVT according to its anatomy.

ICD 11 code for DVT of femoral vein is BD71.4 & XA3QX9.

ICD 11 code for DVT of deep femoral vein is BD71.4 & XA3E41.

In post coordination of these codes, we can also add ICD 11 codes for laterality according to the diagnosis.

Use additional, (if desired)

•  XK9J Bilateral
•  XK8G Left
•  XK9K Right
•  XK70 Unilateral, unspecified

DVT Axillary Vein ICD 10

ICD 10 codes for axillary veins DVT vary according to their type, i.e., acute or chronic, and also according to its specific laterality.

Acute DVT Of Axillary Vein:

ICD 10 code for acute thrombosis of the right axillary vein is I82.A11

ICD 10 code for acute thrombosis of left axillary vein I82.A12

ICD 10 code for acute bilateral axillary vein I82.A13

ICD 10 code for acute thrombosis of the unspecified axillary vein is I82.A19

Chronic DVT Of The Axillary Vein:

ICD 10 code for chronic thrombosis of the right axillary vein is I82.A21

ICD 10 code for chronic thrombosis of the left axillary vein is I82.A22

ICD 10 code for chronic bilateral axillary vein is I82.A23

ICD 10 code for chronic thrombosis of unspecified is I82.A29

DVT Left Axillary Vein ICD 11

ICD 11 code for DVT of the axillary vein is BD71.0 & XA3EY8

DVT Popliteal Vein ICD 10

ICD 10 codes for popliteal veins DVT vary according to their type, i.e., acute or chronic, and also according to its specific laterality.

For Acute DVT of popliteal veins:

ICD 10 code for acute thrombosis of the right popliteal vein is I82.431

ICD 10 code for acute thrombosis of the left popliteal vein is I82.432

ICD 10 code for acute bilateral is I82.433

ICD 10 code for acute thrombosis of the unspecified popliteal vein is I82.439

For Chronic DVT of popliteal veins:

ICD 10 code for Chronic thrombosis of the right popliteal vein is I82.531

ICD 10 code for Chronic thrombosis of the left popliteal vein is I82.532

ICD 10 code for …… bilateral is I82.533

ICD 10 code for Chronic thrombosis of the unspecified popliteal vein is I82.539

DVT Popliteal Vein ICD 11

ICD 11 code for the deep venous thrombosis of the popliteal vein is BD71.4 & XA08Q1.

What Is DVT Upper Extremity?

When blood thickens, and clots in the venous system of the upper extremity are known as Deep vein thrombosis of the upper extremity, this results in pain and swelling in the affected arm.

Thrombus could be formed in superficial as well as deep veins of the upper extremities.

DVT of the upper extremity can appear in your arms or neck and can travel to your lungs. This type of DVT can also lead to a pulmonary embolism.

Signs and symptoms:

• shoulder pain
• neck pain
• swelling of the arm or hand
• bluish skin color
• pain that travels to the arm or forearm
• hand weakness

ICD 10 DVT Of The Upper Extremity

ICD 10 codes for acute DVT of the upper extremity. Including right, left, bilateral and unspecified veins are following:

For unspecified veins:

ICD 10 code for Acute thrombosis of unspecified veins of the right upper extremity is I82.601

ICD 10 code for acute thrombosis of unspecified veins of the left upper extremity is I82.602

ICD 10 code for acute thrombosis of unspecified veins of the bilateral upper extremity is I82.603

ICD 10 code for Acute thrombosis of unspecified veins of the unspecified upper extremity is I82.609

For superficial veins:

ICD 10 code for Acute thrombosis of superficial veins of the right upper extremity is I82.611

ICD 10 code for Acute thrombosis of superficial veins of the left upper extremity is I82.612

ICD 10 code for acute embolism and thrombosis of superficial veins of upper extremity bilateral is I82.613

ICD 10 code for Acute thrombosis of superficial veins of the unspecified upper extremity is I82.619

For deep veins:

ICD 10 code for Acute thrombosis of deep veins of the right upper extremity is I82.621

ICD 10 code for Acute thrombosis of deep veins of the left upper extremity is I82.622

ICD 10 code for acute embolism and thrombosis of deep veins of upper extremity bilateral I82.623

ICD 10 code for Acute thrombosis of deep veins of the unspecified upper extremity is I82.629.

Acute DVT Of The Upper Extremity

The codes for Acute DVT of the upper extremity, including right, left, bilateral and unspecified veins are following:

For Unspecified veins:

ICD 10 code for Chronic thrombosis of unspecified veins of the right upper extremity is I82.701

ICD 10 code for Chronic thrombosis of unspecified veins of the left upper extremity is I82.702

ICD 10 code for Chronic embolism and thrombosis of unspecified veins of upper extremity bilateral is I82.703

ICD 10 code for Chronic thrombosis of unspecified veins of the unspecified upper extremity is I82.709

For superficial veins: 

ICD 10 code for Chronic thrombosis of superficial veins of the right upper extremity is I82.711

ICD 10 code for Chronic thrombosis of superficial veins of the left upper extremity is I82.712

ICD 10 code for Chronic embolism and thrombosis of superficial veins of upper extremity bilateral is I82.713

ICD 10 code for Chronic thrombosis of superficial veins of the unspecified upper extremity is I82.719

For deep veins:

ICD 10 code for Chronic thrombosis of deep veins of the right upper extremity is I82.721

ICD 10 code for Chronic thrombosis of deep veins of the left upper extremity is I82.722

ICD 10 code for Chronic embolism and thrombosis of deep veins of upper extremity bilateral is I82.723

ICD 10 code for Chronic thrombosis of deep veins of the unspecified upper extremity is I82.729

ICD 11 DVT Upper Extremity

ICD 11 code for DVT of the upper extremity is BD71.0

Use additional, (if desired)

•  XK9J Bilateral
•  XK8G Left
•  XK9K Right
•  XK70 Unilateral, unspecified

By Sana Akhtar
Expert Medical Coding & Billing