Personal history of thrombophlebitis

This code indicates a patient's past medical history of having experienced thrombophlebitis, which is an inflammatory process that causes a blood clot to form and block one or more veins, usually in the legs. It signifies that the condition is no longer active but remains a relevant part of the patient's health record due to potential long-term implications or recurrence risk.

Use this code when documenting a patient's history of thrombophlebitis that has resolved and is not currently active. This is appropriate for follow-up appointments, routine check-ups, or when the history impacts current treatment decisions for unrelated conditions. It should be used as a secondary diagnosis to provide a comprehensive medical picture.

• Do not use this code for active thrombophlebitis; instead, code the current condition.
• Always sequence this code after the primary diagnosis for the current encounter.
• Consider if there are any current complications or sequelae of the past thrombophlebitis that require additional coding.