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ICD-10 Code I82.459: Acute embolism and thrombosis of unspecified peroneal vein
Reviewed by HealthAssure Clinical TeamUpdated 26 May 2026
What is this code?
ICD-10 codes are diagnosis classification codes used in healthcare records, reporting, coding workflows, and billing support. This code sits within the broader ICD-10 area for Diseases of the circulatory system (I00-I99).
When is it used?
- May be used when a clinician documents acute embolism and thrombosis of unspecified peroneal vein in a patient's medical record.
- May appear in hospital records, claims, referrals, and clinical documentation.
- This code can be used as a clinically usable diagnosis entry in standardized coding workflows.
What it does not mean
- A code alone does not explain severity, treatment plan, or outcome.
- A medical code should not be treated as a substitute for a doctor's diagnosis or advice.
Code hierarchy
chapter
9Diseases of the circulatory system (I00-I99)
block
I80-I89Diseases of veins, lymphatic vessels and lymph nodes, not elsewhere classified
category
I82Other venous embolism and thrombosis
category
I82.4Acute embolism and thrombosis of deep veins of lower extremity
category
I82.45Acute embolism and thrombosis of peroneal vein
currentI82.45
Where you may see this code
You may see this code in hospital records, discharge summaries, insurance claims, encounter documentation, referrals, or other healthcare billing and coding records.
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Source: CMS coverage guidance
Coding guidelines
Common synonyms
Acute embolism and thrombosis of unspecified peroneal veinAcute embolism and thrombosis of peroneal vein
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