2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code I82.703Chronic embolism and thrombosis of unspecified veins of upper extremity, bilateral

ICD-10-CM Codes›I00–I99›I80-I89›I82

ICD-10-CM I82.703
CMSSource: CMS FY 2026 ICD-10-CM dataset · Effective Oct 1, 2025 – Sep 30, 2026

I82.703 is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for chronic embolism and thrombosis of unspecified veins of upper extremity, bilateral. 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 Chronic phlebitis; thrombophlebitis and thromboembolism.

Code Identity

ICD-10-CM Code
I82.703
Billable Status
Yes — Valid for Submission
Code Describes
Chronic embolism and thrombosis of unspecified veins of upper extremity, bilateral
Short Description
Chronic embolism and thombos unsp veins of up extrem, bi
Parent Code
I82.70
Chronic embolism and thrombosis of unspecified veins of upper extremity

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 CodeI82.703Chronic embolism and thrombosis of unspecified veins of upper extremity, bilateral

Clinical ClassificationClinical

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

CCSR CIR034
Chronic phlebitis; thrombophlebitis and thromboembolism
Default principal diagnosis: inpatient Yes · outpatient Yes

Convert I82.703 to ICD-9-CMHistory

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

ICD-9-CM
453.73 Ch emblsm up ext NOS
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 I82.703Overview

Is I82.703 a billable code?

Yes. This is a billable ICD-10-CM code, specific enough to report chronic embolism and thrombosis of unspecified veins of upper extremity, bilateral on HIPAA-covered claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.

What MS-DRG does I82.703 group to?

When chronic embolism and thrombosis of unspecified veins of upper extremity, bilateral 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 I82.703?

Under the General Equivalence Mappings, chronic embolism and thrombosis of unspecified veins of upper extremity, bilateral converts to ICD-9-CM 453.73 (ch emblsm up ext NOS). The mapping is approximate, so confirm the match fits the documentation.

Footnotes

[1] Chronic - a chronic condition code indicates a condition lasting 12 months or longer and its effect on the patient based on one or both of the following criteria:

  • The condition results in the need for ongoing intervention with medical products,treatment, services, and special equipment
  • The condition places limitations on self-care, independent living, and social interactions.