2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code I82.210Acute embolism and thrombosis of superior vena cava

ICD-10-CM Codes›I00–I99›I80-I89›I82

ICD-10-CM I82.210
CMSSource: CMS FY 2026 ICD-10-CM dataset · Effective Oct 1, 2025 – Sep 30, 2026

I82.210 is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for acute embolism and thrombosis of superior vena cava. It is valid on HIPAA claims for fiscal year 2026 (October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026) and groups to MS-DRG 299 through 301. Coders also document this condition as acquired abnormality of superior vena cava. In AHRQ's Clinical Classifications Software (CCSR), this diagnosis falls under Acute phlebitis; thrombophlebitis and thromboembolism.

Code Identity

ICD-10-CM Code
I82.210
Billable Status
Yes — Valid for Submission
Code Describes
Acute embolism and thrombosis of superior vena cava
Short Description
Acute embolism and thrombosis of superior vena cava
Same as the full description in the CMS dataset.
Parent Code
I82.21
Embolism and thrombosis of superior vena cava

Code Classification

ChapterI00–I99Diseases of the circulatory system
SectionI80-I89Diseases of veins, lymphatic vessels and lymph nodes, not elsewhere classified
CategoryI82Other venous embolism and thrombosis
This CodeI82.210Acute embolism and thrombosis of superior vena cava

Approximate SynonymsGuidance

Alternate terms and clinical phrases that map to this code.

  • Acquired abnormality of superior vena cava
  • Acquired occlusion of superior vena cava
  • Acute thrombosis of superior vena cava
  • Acute thrombosis of vein of thorax
  • Obstruction of superior vena cava
  • Occlusion of superior vena cava
  • Thrombosis of superior vena cava
  • Thrombosis of vena cava

Tabular List NotesGuidance

Coding notes and annotation back-references applicable to this code.

Inclusion Terms

  • Embolism and thrombosis of superior vena cava NOS

Index to Diseases and InjuriesGuidance

Alphabetical index entries that point to this code.

External Cause of Injuries IndexGuidance

References for this code in the External Cause of Injuries Index.

    • Embolism(multiple) (paradoxical)
      • vena cava
        • superior (acute)
    • Thrombosis, thrombotic(bland) (multiple) (progressive) (silent) (vessel)
      • vena cava
        • superior

Clinical ClassificationClinical

AHRQ’s CCSR groups this code into broader clinical categories.

CCSR CIR033
Acute phlebitis; thrombophlebitis and thromboembolism
Default principal diagnosis: inpatient Yes · outpatient Yes

Convert I82.210 to ICD-9-CMHistory

The closest ICD-9-CM equivalents under the General Equivalence Mappings.

ICD-9-CM
453.87 Ac embl thorac vein NEC
Approximate The match is approximate rather than exact.

Code HistoryHistory

FY 2016AddedAdded to the ICD-10-CM code setEffective October 1, 2015, the first year of ICD-10-CM.
FY 2017–2025No changes
FY 2026CurrentCurrent code set, no changesEffective October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.

Questions About I82.210Overview

Is I82.210 (Embolism and thrombosis of superior vena cava) a billable code?

Yes. This is a billable ICD-10-CM code, specific enough to report acute embolism and thrombosis of superior vena cava on HIPAA-covered claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.

What MS-DRG does I82.210 group to?

When acute embolism and thrombosis of superior vena cava is the principal diagnosis on an inpatient stay, it groups to MS-DRG 299, 300, 301, with relative weights from 0.7197 to 1.6327 depending on complications. Higher weights mean higher Medicare reimbursement.

What is the ICD-9 equivalent of I82.210?

Under the General Equivalence Mappings, acute embolism and thrombosis of superior vena cava converts to ICD-9-CM 453.87 (ac embl thorac vein NEC). The mapping is approximate, so confirm the match fits the documentation.

Footnotes

[1] Not chronic - A diagnosis code that does not fit the criteria for chronic condition (duration, ongoing medical treatment, and limitations) is considered not chronic. Some codes designated as not chronic are acute conditions. Other diagnosis codes that indicate a possible chronic condition, but for which the duration of the illness is not specified in the code description (i.e., we do not know the condition has lasted 12 months or longer) also are considered not chronic.