Complete ICD-10-CM coding and documentation guide for icd-10 coding for venous thromboembolism includes clinical validation requirements, medical necessity guidelines, and coding policies.
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Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Venous Thromboembolism
Use ICD-10 code I82.4 for acute embolism and thrombosis of deep veins of lower extremity, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.
Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis
Long term (current) use of anticoagulants
Use when the patient is on anticoagulant therapy.
The ICD-10 code for venous thromboembolism includes I82.4 for acute DVT and I26.9 for pulmonary embolism without acute cor pulmonale.
Chronic DVT is coded as I82.5, provided the chronicity is documented explicitly in the patient's medical record.