ICD-Code I87.01: Postthrombotic syndrome with ulceration
You had blood clots in a vein in the past. You are now having problems as a result.
Veins are blood vessels that transport the blood back to the heart.Blood clots occur when various components of the blood clump together. There are various reasons for blood clots forming. If someone is unable to move as much as before, or if the vascular wall has been injured, a blood clot can form more easily. Some people are prone to blood clots. This is then congenital or caused by another disorder.
The blood clot caused lasting damage to your veins. As a result, the blood is no longer able to flow properly. As a result, the skin may get inflamed or the tissue may swell up. If the blood is unable to drain properly, open wounds may also develop on the legs. You have open wounds in your leg. These wounds heal poorly because the blood cannot drain properly.
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
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
The explanation of the ICD code was provided by the non-profit organization “Was hab’ ich?” gemeinnützige GmbH on behalf of the Federal Ministry of Health (BMG).
