I82.569 vs K55.0
I82.569 (Chronic embolism and thrombosis of unspecified calf muscular vein) compared with K55.0 (Acute vascular disorders of intestine), from the official CMS tabular data. Both may be reported when both conditions are documented (Excludes2).
Can these codes be reported together?
Yes, when both are documented. I82.569 carries an Excludes2 note covering K55.0: “mesenteric (K55.0-)”
Excludes2 marks distinct conditions — both may be reported when both are documented.
Side by side
| I82.569Chronic embolism and thrombosis of unspecified calf muscular vein | K55.0Acute vascular disorders of intestine | |
|---|---|---|
| Billing status | Billable | Non-billable header |
| Classification | I00-I99 — Diseases of the Circulatory System (I00-I99) | K00-K95 — Diseases of the Digestive System (K00-K95) |
| Definition | Chronic embolism and thrombosis of unspecified calf muscular vein is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code (I82.569). | Acute vascular disorders of intestine is a non-billable ICD-10-CM category code (K55.0). |
| Includes | — | Infarction of appendices epiploicae Mesenteric (artery) (vein) embolism Mesenteric (artery) (vein) infarction Mesenteric (artery) (vein) thrombosis |
| Use additional code | code, if applicable, for associated long-term (current) use of anticoagulants (Z79.01) | — |
| Code first | venous embolism and thrombosis complicating: abortion, ectopic or molar pregnancy (O00-O07, O08.7) | — |
Derived from the official CMS ICD-10-CM tabular data (FY2026). Not billing advice; verify sequencing rules for the encounter. All data sources