Billable / Specific Code
ICD-10-CM I82.721 is the diagnosis code for Chronic embolism and thrombosis of deep veins of right upper extremity. 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 I82.721 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:
Yes, I82.721 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
I82.721 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Chronic embolism and thrombosis of deep veins of right upper extremity". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.
The parent code of I82.721 is I82.72 ("Chronic embolism and thrombosis of deep veins of upper extremity"). I82.721 provides a more specific classification within this category.
I82.721 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 I82.721 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Chronic embolism and thrombosis of deep veins of right upper extremity" 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 deep veins of right upper extremity is I82.721.
Yes, I82.721 can be used as a primary diagnosis code since it is billable and specific.
I82.721 is in Chapter 9 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Yes, I82.721 is a valid ICD-10-CM code for the 2026 fiscal year, subject to official CMS updates.