Billable / Specific Code
ICD-10-CM I82.421 is the diagnosis code for Acute embolism and thrombosis of right iliac 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 I82.421 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:
Yes, I82.421 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
I82.421 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Acute embolism and thrombosis of right iliac vein". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.
The parent code of I82.421 is I82.42 ("Acute embolism and thrombosis of iliac vein"). I82.421 provides a more specific classification within this category.
I82.421 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 I82.421 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Acute embolism and thrombosis of right iliac 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 Acute embolism and thrombosis of right iliac vein is I82.421.
Yes, I82.421 can be used as a primary diagnosis code since it is billable and specific.
I82.421 is in Chapter 9 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Yes, I82.421 is a valid ICD-10-CM code for the 2026 fiscal year, subject to official CMS updates.