ICD-Code I82.9: Embolism and thrombosis of unspecified vein
One of your veins is 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. There are various reasons for blood clots forming. If the vascular 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. Some blood clots are formed elsewhere in the body. The blood clot may then be swept away with the blood and get stuck in another vein.
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
Source
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