I82.42 is the authoritative medical code for Acute embolism and thrombosis of iliac vein. This classification is used in medical billing and clinical recording to specify the clinical criteria for acute embolism and thrombosis of iliac vein (ICD-10-CM I82.42), ensuring healthcare documentation aligns with 2026 federal coding standards.
Billing Status: NO. This is a clinician non-billable / parent hierarchy grouping in the ICD-10-CM system.
Official Registry Overview & Definition
Acute embolism and thrombosis of iliac vein is a non-billable ICD-10-CM category code I82.42. A more specific billable subcode must be selected for claims submission. Inclusion terms: Acute embolism and thrombosis of common iliac vein; Acute embolism and thrombosis of external iliac vein; Acute embolism and thrombosis of internal iliac vein. Excludes2 (not included here): venous embolism and thrombosis (of):; cerebral (I63.6, I67.6); coronary I21-I25; intracranial and intraspinal, septic or NOS G08; intracranial, nonpyogenic I67.6; intraspinal, nonpyogenic G95.1; mesenteric K55.0-; portal I81; pulmonary I26.-. Code first: venous embolism and thrombosis complicating:; abortion, ectopic or molar pregnancy (O00-O07, O08.7); pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperium (O22.-, O87.-).
Official Tabular Instructional Notes
Sequencing, inclusion, and exclusion notes published for I82.42 in the official ICD-10-CM tabular list.
Inclusion Terms
Alternative terms the tabular list files under this code.
- Acute embolism and thrombosis of common iliac vein
- Acute embolism and thrombosis of external iliac vein
- Acute embolism and thrombosis of internal iliac vein
Excludes2 — Not Included Here
Conditions not covered by this code, but which may be reported alongside it when both are present.
- venous embolism and thrombosis (of):
- cerebral (I63.6, I67.6)
- coronary I21-I25
- intracranial and intraspinal, septic or NOS G08
- intracranial, nonpyogenic I67.6
- intraspinal, nonpyogenic G95.1
- mesenteric K55.0-
- portal I81
- pulmonary I26.-
Code First
Underlying conditions that must be sequenced before this code.
- venous embolism and thrombosis complicating:
- abortion, ectopic or molar pregnancy (O00-O07, O08.7)
- pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperium (O22.-, O87.-)
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) & Clinical Guidance
Can I82.42 be billed directly?
No. I82.42 (Acute embolism and thrombosis of iliac vein) is a non-billable ICD-10-CM category code. A more specific billable subcode must be selected based on clinical documentation.
Can I82.42 be reported alongside related conditions?
Per Excludes2 instructions, I82.42 and the following may both be reported when both are present: venous embolism and thrombosis (of):; cerebral (I63.6, I67.6); coronary (I21-I25); intracranial and intraspinal, septic or NOS (G08).
Does I82.42 need to be sequenced after another code?
Yes. Code first: venous embolism and thrombosis complicating:; abortion, ectopic or molar pregnancy (O00-O07, O08.7); pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperium (O22.-, O87.-).
What conditions are included under I82.42?
Acute embolism and thrombosis of iliac vein includes: Acute embolism and thrombosis of common iliac vein; Acute embolism and thrombosis of external iliac vein; Acute embolism and thrombosis of internal iliac vein.
Codes in This Family (4)
Official ICD-10-CM classifications in the same code family as I82.42, with their registry titles.
- I82.421 — Acute embolism and thrombosis of right iliac vein
- I82.422 — Acute embolism and thrombosis of left iliac vein
- I82.423 — Acute embolism and thrombosis of iliac vein, bilateral
- I82.429 — Acute embolism and thrombosis of unspecified iliac vein
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