Chronic embolism and thrombosis of right femoral vein

This diagnosis code signifies a persistent blockage within the right femoral vein caused by an embolus (a traveling clot) or a thrombus (a stationary clot). This condition impairs blood flow from the right leg, potentially leading to chronic venous insufficiency and related complications.

Apply this code when documentation explicitly states a chronic embolism or thrombosis affecting the right femoral vein. This typically follows an acute event that has not resolved, or a long-standing clot identified through imaging (e.g., ultrasound, venography) and clinical assessment.

• Ensure documentation specifies "chronic" and laterality (right) for the femoral vein.
• Distinguish from acute events, which are coded differently.
• Consider sequencing with codes for underlying causes (e.g., hypercoagulable states) or associated complications (e.g., post-thrombotic syndrome).