Non-Billable / Non-Specific Code
ICD-10-CM I87.0 is the diagnosis code for Postthrombotic syndrome. 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 non-billable/non-specific ICD-10-CM code that should not be used for reimbursement. A more specific sub-code is required for billing. Medical coders and healthcare providers use this code to document and classify diagnoses in electronic health records, insurance claims, and clinical databases.
The following conditions should never be coded at the same time as I87.0. They are mutually exclusive:
Understanding where I87.0 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:
No, I87.0 is a non-billable/non-specific code. You should use a more specific sub-code for billing and reimbursement.
I87.0 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Postthrombotic syndrome". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.
The parent code of I87.0 is I87 ("Other disorders of veins"). I87.0 provides a more specific classification within this category.
I87.0 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.
I87.0 has 5 sub-code(s) that provide more specific detail: I87.00, I87.01, I87.02, I87.03, I87.09.
Use I87.0 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Postthrombotic syndrome" 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 Postthrombotic syndrome is I87.0.
No, I87.0 is non-billable. Use a more specific sub-code for primary diagnosis billing.
I87.0 is in Chapter 9 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Type 1 Excludes for I87.0 include: chronic venous hypertension without deep vein thrombosis (I87.3-).
Yes, I87.0 is a valid ICD-10-CM code for the 2026 fiscal year, subject to official CMS updates.