ICD-10 Indication ICD-10 Code
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Acute embolism and thrombosis of unspecified deep veins of lower extremity I82.40X
Deep vein thrombosis NOS
DVT NOS
... unspecified deep veins of right lower extremity I82.401
What is DVT prophylaxis?
Definition. Venous thromboembolism (VTE) prophylaxis consists of pharmacologic and nonpharmacologic measures to diminish the risk of deep vein thrombosis (DVT) and pulmonary embolism (PE).2021-03-12
What is the ICD-10 code for lower extremity DVT?
Acute embolism and thrombosis of unspecified deep veins of unspecified lower extremity. I82. 409 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
What is the ICD-10 for DVT?
ICD-10-CM Code for Acute embolism and thrombosis of unspecified deep veins of lower extremity I82. 40.
How do you code DVT prophylaxis?
- DVT Prophylaxis Coding. ...
- I82.49- Acute embolism and thrombosis of other specified deep vein of lower extremity.
- I82.4Y- Acute embolism and thrombosis of unspecified deep veins of proximal lower extremity.
- I82.4Z- Acute embolism and thrombosis of unspecified deep veins of distal lower extremity.
What is considered DVT prophylaxis?
DVT prophylaxis can involve one or more of the following: Mechanical therapy (eg, compression devices or stockings, venous filters) Drug therapy (including low-dose unfractionated heparin, low molecular weight heparins, warfarin, fondaparinux, direct oral anticoagulants)
When should DVT prophylaxis indicated?
At least 10 to 14 days, preferably 35 days from the day of surgery (especially pts undergoing total hip arthroplasty) in the absence of risk factors for bleeding. LMWH typically started 12 hours before and/or 12 hours after surgery.2021-08-25