ICD-Code I80.3: Phlebitis and thrombophlebitis of lower extremities, unspecified
Veins in your leg are inflamed or have been blocked by blood clots.
Veins are blood vessels that transport the blood back to the heart.
Blood clots occur when various components of the blood clump together. A blood clot can partially or completely block a blood vessel. If veins get blocked by blood clots, the blood is unable to flow properly. Then, as a result of the blocked veins, the skin can turn red and swell up. The affected area may be painful or take on a bluish color. There are various reasons for blood clots forming. If someone is unable to move their legs properly, or if the blood vessel wall has been injured, a blood clot can form more quickly. Some people are prone to blood clots. This is then congenital or caused by another disorder. Inflammations in the veins can also favor the formation of blood clots.
There are various reasons for inflammation of the veins. Varicose veins are one possible cause. Varicose veins are surface veins that have widened. Inflammation of the veins can also be caused by pathogenic microorganisms. Inflammation can cause the veins to turn red and harden. The affected area may feel hot and be painful.
Additional indicator
On medical documents, the ICD code is often appended by letters that indicate the diagnostic certainty or the affected side of the body.
- G: Confirmed diagnosis
- V: Tentative diagnosis
- Z: Condition after
- A: Excluded diagnosis
- L: Left
- R: Right
- B: Both sides
Further information
Note
This information is not intended for self-diagnosis and does not replace professional medical advice from a doctor. If you find an ICD code on a personal medical document, please also note the additional indicator used for diagnostic confidence.Your doctor will assist you with any health-related questions and explain the ICD diagnosis code to you in a direct consultation if necessary.
Source
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