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ICD-10-CM 2027

ICD-10 code for saphenous thrombophlebitis

I80.0

Phlebitis and thrombophlebitis of superficial vessels of lower extremities

Header — needs a more specific code

From the official ICD-10-CM alphabetic index entry “Thrombophlebitis › saphenous (greater) (lesser)”. Page updated September 29, 2026.

About coding saphenous thrombophlebitis

The ICD-10-CM code for saphenous thrombophlebitis is I80.0 (Phlebitis and thrombophlebitis of superficial vessels of lower extremities).

Within I80 (phlebitis and thrombophlebitis), I80.0 is specifically for phlebitis and thrombophlebitis of superficial vessels of lower extremities. Related codes cover of femoral vein (I80.1), of other and unspecified deep vessels of lower extremities (I80.2), of lower extremities, unspecified (I80.3), of other sites (I80.8) and of unspecified site (I80.9).

To report this condition, pick the subcode that matches the documentation: I80.00 (extremity), I80.01 (extremity), I80.02 (extremity) and I80.03 (bilateral).

Code first: , if applicable: phlebitis and thrombophlebitis complicating abortion, ectopic or molar pregnancy (O00-O07, O08.7) and phlebitis and thrombophlebitis complicating pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperium (O22.-, O87.-).

Common questions about saphenous thrombophlebitis ICD-10 codes

What is the ICD-10 code for saphenous thrombophlebitis?

I80.0 — Phlebitis and thrombophlebitis of superficial vessels of lower extremities (a header code; report a more specific subcode).

Is I80.0 billable?

No. I80.0 is a header code. Report one of its more specific subcodes instead.