Billable / Specific Code
ICD-10-CM I82.210 is the diagnosis code for Acute embolism and thrombosis of superior vena cava. This code falls under the section "Diseases of veins, lymphatic vessels and lymph nodes, not elsewhere classified" within Chapter 9 — Diseases of the circulatory system (I00-I99). It is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. Medical coders and healthcare providers use this code to document and classify diagnoses in electronic health records, insurance claims, and clinical databases.
Understanding where I82.210 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:
Yes, I82.210 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
I82.210 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Acute embolism and thrombosis of superior vena cava". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.
The parent code of I82.210 is I82.21 ("Embolism and thrombosis of superior vena cava"). I82.210 provides a more specific classification within this category.
I82.210 is located in Section I80-I89 — "Diseases of veins, lymphatic vessels and lymph nodes, not elsewhere classified" within Chapter 9 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Use I82.210 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Acute embolism and thrombosis of superior vena cava" and the clinical documentation supports this level of specificity. Always verify with the latest ICD-10-CM guidelines and payer requirements.
The ICD-10-CM code for Acute embolism and thrombosis of superior vena cava is I82.210.
Yes, I82.210 can be used as a primary diagnosis code since it is billable and specific.
I82.210 is in Chapter 9 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Yes, I82.210 is a valid ICD-10-CM code for the 2026 fiscal year, subject to official CMS updates.