ICD-10-CM 2027
ICD-10 code for vein acute embolism
I82.90
Acute embolism and thrombosis of unspecified vein
From the official ICD-10-CM alphabetic index entry “Embolism (multiple) (paradoxical) › vein (acute)”. Page updated September 29, 2026.
About coding vein acute embolism
The ICD-10-CM code for vein acute embolism is I82.90 (Acute embolism and thrombosis of unspecified vein). The official index lists 67 more specific codes, so check the documentation for details such as type, cause, site or severity before settling on I82.90.
Within I82.9, choose I82.90 (Acute embolism and thrombosis of unspecified vein) only when documentation doesn't support a more specific option: chronic embolism and thrombosis of unspecified vein (I82.91).
Code first venous embolism and thrombosis complicating: abortion, ectopic or molar pregnancy (O00-O07, O08.7) and pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperium (O22.-, O87.-).
As a secondary diagnosis it is a CC (complication or comorbidity), which can move an inpatient stay into the "with CC" MS-DRG of its family, unless the principal diagnosis excludes it.
More specific vein acute embolism codes (official index)
- antecubital I82.61 — Acute embolism and thrombosis of superficial veins of upper extremity
- chronic I82.71 — Chronic embolism and thrombosis of superficial veins of upper extremity
- axillary I82.A1 — Acute embolism and thrombosis of axillary vein
- chronic I82.A2 — Chronic embolism and thrombosis of axillary vein
- basilic I82.61 — Acute embolism and thrombosis of superficial veins of upper extremity
- chronic I82.71 — Chronic embolism and thrombosis of superficial veins of upper extremity
- brachial I82.62 — Acute embolism and thrombosis of deep veins of upper extremity
- chronic I82.72 — Chronic embolism and thrombosis of deep veins of upper extremity
- brachiocephalic (innominate) I82.290 — Acute embolism and thrombosis of other thoracic veins
- chronic I82.291 — Chronic embolism and thrombosis of other thoracic veins
- calf, muscle I82.46 — Acute embolism and thrombosis of calf muscular vein
- chronic I82.56 — Chronic embolism and thrombosis of calf muscular vein
- cephalic I82.61 — Acute embolism and thrombosis of superficial veins of upper extremity
- chronic I82.71 — Chronic embolism and thrombosis of superficial veins of upper extremity
- chronic I82.91 — Chronic embolism and thrombosis of unspecified vein
- deep (DVT) I82.40 — Acute embolism and thrombosis of unspecified deep veins of lower extremity
- calf I82.4Z — Acute embolism and thrombosis of unspecified deep veins of distal lower extremity
- chronic I82.5Z — Chronic embolism and thrombosis of unspecified deep veins of distal lower extremity
- lower leg I82.4Z — Acute embolism and thrombosis of unspecified deep veins of distal lower extremity
- chronic I82.5Z — Chronic embolism and thrombosis of unspecified deep veins of distal lower extremity
- thigh I82.4Y — Acute embolism and thrombosis of unspecified deep veins of proximal lower extremity
- chronic I82.5Y — Chronic embolism and thrombosis of unspecified deep veins of proximal lower extremity
- upper leg I82.4Y — Acute embolism and thrombosis of unspecified deep veins of proximal lower extremity
- chronic I82.5y--
- femoral I82.41 — Acute embolism and thrombosis of femoral vein
- chronic I82.51 — Chronic embolism and thrombosis of femoral vein
- gastrocnemial I82.46 — Acute embolism and thrombosis of calf muscular vein
- chronic I82.56 — Chronic embolism and thrombosis of calf muscular vein
- iliac (iliofemoral) I82.42 — Acute embolism and thrombosis of iliac vein
- chronic I82.52 — Chronic embolism and thrombosis of iliac vein
- innominate I82.290 — Acute embolism and thrombosis of other thoracic veins
- chronic I82.291 — Chronic embolism and thrombosis of other thoracic veins
- internal jugular I82.C1 — Acute embolism and thrombosis of internal jugular vein
- chronic I82.C2 — Chronic embolism and thrombosis of internal jugular vein
- lower extremity
- deep I82.40 — Acute embolism and thrombosis of unspecified deep veins of lower extremity
- chronic I82.50 — Chronic embolism and thrombosis of unspecified deep veins of lower extremity
- specified NEC I82.49 — Acute embolism and thrombosis of other specified deep vein of lower extremity
- chronic NEC I82.59 — Chronic embolism and thrombosis of other specified deep vein of lower extremity
- distal
- deep I82.4Z — Acute embolism and thrombosis of unspecified deep veins of distal lower extremity
- proximal
- deep I82.4Y — Acute embolism and thrombosis of unspecified deep veins of proximal lower extremity
- chronic I82.5Y — Chronic embolism and thrombosis of unspecified deep veins of proximal lower extremity
- superficial I82.81 — Embolism and thrombosis of superficial veins of lower extremities
- peroneal I82.45 — Acute embolism and thrombosis of peroneal vein
- chronic I82.55 — Chronic embolism and thrombosis of peroneal vein
- popliteal I82.43 — Acute embolism and thrombosis of popliteal vein
- chronic I82.53 — Chronic embolism and thrombosis of popliteal vein
- radial I82.62 — Acute embolism and thrombosis of deep veins of upper extremity
- chronic I82.72 — Chronic embolism and thrombosis of deep veins of upper extremity
- renal I82.3 — Embolism and thrombosis of renal vein
- saphenous (greater) (lesser) I82.81 — Embolism and thrombosis of superficial veins of lower extremities
- soleal I82.46 — Acute embolism and thrombosis of calf muscular vein
- chronic I82.56 — Chronic embolism and thrombosis of calf muscular vein
- specified NEC I82.890 — Acute embolism and thrombosis of other specified veins
- chronic NEC I82.891 — Chronic embolism and thrombosis of other specified veins
- subclavian I82.B1 — Acute embolism and thrombosis of subclavian vein
- chronic I82.B2 — Chronic embolism and thrombosis of subclavian vein
- thoracic NEC I82.290 — Acute embolism and thrombosis of other thoracic veins
- chronic I82.291 — Chronic embolism and thrombosis of other thoracic veins
- tibial I82.44 — Acute embolism and thrombosis of tibial vein
- chronic I82.54 — Chronic embolism and thrombosis of tibial vein
- ulnar I82.62 — Acute embolism and thrombosis of deep veins of upper extremity
- chronic I82.72 — Chronic embolism and thrombosis of deep veins of upper extremity
- upper extremity I82.60 — Acute embolism and thrombosis of unspecified veins of upper extremity
- chronic I82.70 — Chronic embolism and thrombosis of unspecified veins of upper extremity
- deep I82.62 — Acute embolism and thrombosis of deep veins of upper extremity
- chronic I82.72 — Chronic embolism and thrombosis of deep veins of upper extremity
- superficial I82.61 — Acute embolism and thrombosis of superficial veins of upper extremity
- chronic I82.71 — Chronic embolism and thrombosis of superficial veins of upper extremity
Common questions about vein acute embolism ICD-10 codes
What is the ICD-10 code for vein acute embolism?
- I82.90 — Acute embolism and thrombosis of unspecified vein. More specific codes apply when the documentation supports them: I82.61, I82.71, I82.A1, I82.A2 and others below.
What is the ICD-10 code for antecubital vein acute embolism?
- I82.61 — Acute embolism and thrombosis of superficial veins of upper extremity (header code; choose a more specific subcode).
What is the ICD-10 code for axillary vein acute embolism?
- I82.A1 — Acute embolism and thrombosis of axillary vein (header code; choose a more specific subcode).
What is the ICD-10 code for basilic vein acute embolism?
- I82.61 — Acute embolism and thrombosis of superficial veins of upper extremity (header code; choose a more specific subcode).
What is the ICD-10 code for brachial vein acute embolism?
- I82.62 — Acute embolism and thrombosis of deep veins of upper extremity (header code; choose a more specific subcode).
What is the ICD-10 code for brachiocephalic vein acute embolism?
- I82.290 — Acute embolism and thrombosis of other thoracic veins.
What is the ICD-10 code for cephalic vein acute embolism?
- I82.61 — Acute embolism and thrombosis of superficial veins of upper extremity (header code; choose a more specific subcode).
Is I82.90 billable?
- Yes. I82.90 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code valid for FY2027 (October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027).
Can I82.90 be used as a principal diagnosis?
- Yes. The Medicare Code Editor doesn't restrict I82.90 as a principal diagnosis.
Is I82.90 a CC or MCC?
- I82.90 is a CC (complication or comorbidity) under MS-DRG v44.0, unless excluded by the principal diagnosis.