2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code I82.220Acute embolism and thrombosis of inferior vena cava
ICD-10-CM Codes›I00–I99›I80-I89›I82
- Billable — Valid for Submission
- Not Chronic
I82.220 is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for acute embolism and thrombosis of inferior 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. In AHRQ's Clinical Classifications Software (CCSR), this diagnosis falls under Acute phlebitis; thrombophlebitis and thromboembolism.
Code Identity
Code Classification
Approximate SynonymsGuidance
Alternate terms and clinical phrases that map to this code.
- Acquired abnormality of inferior vena cava
- Acquired occlusion of inferior vena cava
- Acute thrombosis of inferior vena cava
- Obstruction of inferior vena cava
- Occlusion of inferior vena cava
- Thrombosis of inferior vena cava
- Thrombosis of vena cava
- Tumor thrombus of inferior vena cava
Tabular List NotesGuidance
Coding notes and annotation back-references applicable to this code.
Inclusion Terms
- Embolism and thrombosis of inferior vena cava NOS
These terms are the conditions for which that code is to be used. The terms may be synonyms of the code title, or, in the case of "other specified" codes, the terms are a list of the various conditions assigned to that code. The inclusion terms are not necessarily exhaustive. Additional terms found only in the Alphabetic Index may also be assigned to a code.
Index to Diseases and InjuriesGuidance
Alphabetical index entries that point to this code.
- Embolism (multiple) (paradoxical) - I74.9
- inferior (acute) - I82.220
External Cause of Injuries IndexGuidance
References for this code in the External Cause of Injuries Index.
- Embolism(multiple) (paradoxical)
- vena cava
- inferior (acute)
- Thrombosis, thrombotic(bland) (multiple) (progressive) (silent) (vessel)
- vena cava
- inferior
Clinical ClassificationClinical
AHRQ’s CCSR groups this code into broader clinical categories.
Convert I82.220 to ICD-9-CMHistory
The closest ICD-9-CM equivalents under the General Equivalence Mappings.
Code HistoryHistory
Questions About I82.220Overview
Is I82.220 (Embolism and thrombosis of inferior vena cava) a billable code?
Yes. This is a billable ICD-10-CM code, specific enough to report acute embolism and thrombosis of inferior vena cava on HIPAA-covered claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.
What MS-DRG does I82.220 group to?
When acute embolism and thrombosis of inferior 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 I82.220?
Under the General Equivalence Mappings, acute embolism and thrombosis of inferior vena cava converts to ICD-9-CM 453.2 (oth inf vena cava thromb). 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.
