Chronic emblsm and thombos of superfic veins of r up extrem

This code signifies the presence of a persistent blood clot within a superficial vein of the patient's right arm. This chronic condition can lead to localized pain, swelling, and discoloration due to impaired venous blood flow. It differentiates from acute events by its prolonged nature and established organization of the thrombus.

Apply this code when documentation clearly indicates a long-standing or recurrent thrombotic event affecting a superficial vein in the right upper extremity. Supporting documentation should include physician notes detailing the chronicity of the embolism/thrombosis, its location (superficial vein, right arm), and diagnostic findings such as ultrasound reports confirming the presence of an organized clot.

• Ensure documentation specifies "chronic" to differentiate from acute superficial vein thrombosis (I82.A11).
• Verify the laterality is explicitly stated as "right upper extremity"; do not assume.
• Distinguish from deep vein thrombosis (DVT) of the upper extremity, which falls under a different code series (I82.21-).