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ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code

I82.72Chronic embolism and thrombosis of deep veins of upper extremity

Not billable — use a more specific code

I82.72 is a header code, so it can't be reported by itself. Choose one of the 4 more specific codes beneath it.Short description: Chronic embolism and thrombosis of deep veins of up extrem

Code unchanged since ICD-10-CM took effect on October 1, 2015. Source: official FY2027 ICD-10-CM release from CDC/NCHS and CMS. Page updated September 29, 2026. About our data

About I82.72

I82.72 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for chronic embolism and thrombosis of deep veins of upper extremity. It belongs to category I82 (other venous embolism and thrombosis), block I80-I89 (diseases of veins, lymphatic vessels and lymph nodes, not elsewhere classified) and chapter 9 (diseases of the circulatory system). It is a header code, so it can't be reported by itself; one of its 4 subcodes must be used instead.

Within I82.7 (chronic embolism and thrombosis of veins of upper extremity), I82.72 is specifically for chronic embolism and thrombosis of deep veins of upper extremity. Related codes cover unspecified veins of upper extremity (I82.70) and superficial veins of upper extremity (I82.71).

To report this condition, pick the subcode that matches the documentation: I82.721 (extremity), I82.722 (extremity), I82.723 (bilateral) and I82.729 (extremity).

Code first venous embolism and thrombosis complicating: abortion, ectopic or molar pregnancy (O00-O07, O08.7) and pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperium (O22.-, O87.-).

It has been part of ICD-10-CM since the code set took effect on October 1, 2015 and hasn't changed since.

Specific codes under I82.72

Coding notes

Applicable toConditions and synonyms classified to this code
  • Chronic embolism and thrombosis of brachial vein
  • Chronic embolism and thrombosis of radial vein
  • Chronic embolism and thrombosis of ulnar vein

Notes that apply from higher levels

Instructions written at a parent level also apply to I82.72.

› From I82.7 Chronic embolism and thrombosis of veins of upper extremity
Excludes1
  • personal history of venous embolism and thrombosis (Z86.718)
Use additional code
  • code, if applicable, for associated long-term (current) use of anticoagulants (Z79.01)
› From I82 Other venous embolism and thrombosis
Excludes2
  • venous embolism and thrombosis (of):
  • cerebral (I63.6, I67.6)
  • coronary (I21-I25)
  • intracranial and intraspinal, septic or NOS (G08)
  • intracranial, nonpyogenic (I67.6)
  • intraspinal, nonpyogenic (G95.1)
  • mesenteric (K55.0-)
  • portal (I81)
  • pulmonary (I26.-)
Code first
  • venous embolism and thrombosis complicating:
  • abortion, ectopic or molar pregnancy (O00-O07, O08.7)
  • pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperium (O22.-, O87.-)

Broader instructions also apply from Chapter 9: Diseases of the circulatory system.

Alphabetic index entries

8 entries

Terms in the official ICD-10-CM index that lead to I82.72.

Codes whose notes reference I82.72

Code history

  1. 2016
  2. 2017
  3. 2018
  4. 2019
  5. 2020
  6. 2021
  7. 2022
  8. 2023
  9. 2024
  10. 2025
  11. 2026
  12. 2027
  • FY2016 (effective 10/1/2015): Added (first year of ICD-10-CM)
  • No changes since FY2016.

Common questions about I82.72

Is I82.72 billable?

No. I82.72 is a header code. Report one of its more specific subcodes instead.