I87.012 ICD 10 Code is a billable and specific code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis of Postthrombotic syndrome with ulcer of left lower extremity for reimbursement purposes. The 2023 edition of the American ICD-10-CM code became effective on October 1, 2022.
Possible back-references that may be applicable or related to I87.012 ICD10 Code:
- I00-I99 Diseases of the circulatory system
- I80-I89 Diseases of veins, lymphatic vessels and lymph nodes, not elsewhere classified
- I87 Other disorders of veins
- I87.0 Postthrombotic syndrome
- I87.00 Postthrombotic syndrome without complications
- I87.01 Postthrombotic syndrome with ulcer
- I87.02 Postthrombotic syndrome with inflammation
- I87.03 Postthrombotic syndrome with ulcer and inflammation
- I87.09 Postthrombotic syndrome with other complications
- I87.3 Chronic venous hypertension (idiopathic)
- I87.30 Chronic venous hypertension (idiopathic) without complications
- I87.31 Chronic venous hypertension (idiopathic) with ulcer
- I87.32 Chronic venous hypertension (idiopathic) with inflammation
- I87.33 Chronic venous hypertension (idiopathic) with ulcer and inflammation
- I87.39 Chronic venous hypertension (idiopathic) with other complications
Present On Admission (POA Exempt)
I87.012 ICD 10 code is considered exempt from POA reporting
Clinical information about I87.012 ICD 10 code
Deep vein thrombosis, or DVT, is a blood clot that forms in a vein deep in the body. Most deep vein clots occur in the lower leg or thigh. If the vein swells, the condition is called thrombophlebitis. A deep vein thrombosis can break loose and cause a serious problem in the lung, called a pulmonary embolism.
Sitting still for a long time can make you more likely to get a DVT. Some medicines and disorders that increase your risk for blood clots can also lead to DVTs. Common symptoms are :
- Warmth and tenderness over the vein
- Pain or swelling in the part of the body affected
- Skin redness
Treatment includes medicines to ease pain and inflammation, break up clots and keep new clots from forming. Keeping the affected area raised and applying moist heat can also help. If you are taking a long car or plane trip, take a break, walk or stretch your legs and drink plenty of liquids.
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