Billable / Specific Code
ICD-10-CM I82.561 is the diagnosis code for Chronic embolism and thrombosis of right calf muscular vein. 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.
Always refer to the official ICD-10-CM Tabular List for complete coding guidelines. Ensure documentation supports the specificity of the code selected. When in doubt, consult a certified medical coder or the latest CMS guidelines.
Understanding where I82.561 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:
Yes, I82.561 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
I82.561 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Chronic embolism and thrombosis of right calf muscular vein". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.
The parent code of I82.561 is I82.56 ("Chronic embolism and thrombosis of calf muscular vein"). I82.561 provides a more specific classification within this category.
I82.561 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 I82.561 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Chronic embolism and thrombosis of right calf muscular vein" 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 Chronic embolism and thrombosis of right calf muscular vein is I82.561.
Yes, I82.561 can be used as a primary diagnosis code since it is billable and specific.
I82.561 is in Chapter 9 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Yes, I82.561 is a valid ICD-10-CM code for the 2026 fiscal year, subject to official CMS updates.