ICD-Code I82.0: Budd-Chiari syndrome
The veins in your liver (hepatic veins) have become narrowed or blocked.
The liver is an important organ on the top right of the abdomen. For example, it helps with blood clotting and detoxifying the body. Nutrients from food are processed in the liver.The blood from the liver is collected in the hepatic veins. The hepatic veins carry the blood to the heart.
Blood clots are one possible cause of a blockage in the hepatic veins. Blood clots occur when various components of the blood clump together. A blood clot can partially or completely block a blood vessel. For example, blood clots can form when the blood is no longer able to flow properly in the veins. Some people are prone to blood clots. This is then congenital or caused by another disorder. There are also other possible reasons why the hepatic veins become blocked.
If the hepatic veins are blocked, the liver can get damaged. Symptoms may occur if the hepatic veins are suddenly blocked. You may experience abdominal pain or nausea. Excess fluid may build up in the abdomen. It is also possible that you will have no symptoms at all initially. If the hepatic veins are blocked for an extended period, blood may be unable to flow properly out of the gastrointestinal area towards the heart. The blood then flows through other veins towards the heart instead of flowing through the liver. These veins are located in the oesophagus or stomach, for example. These veins may become wider as more blood flows through them.
Additional indicator
On medical documents, the ICD code is often appended by letters that indicate the diagnostic certainty or the affected side of the body.
- G: Confirmed diagnosis
- V: Tentative diagnosis
- Z: Condition after
- A: Excluded diagnosis
- L: Left
- R: Right
- B: Both sides
Note
This information is not intended for self-diagnosis and does not replace professional medical advice from a doctor. If you find an ICD code on a personal medical document, please also note the additional indicator used for diagnostic confidence.Your doctor will assist you with any health-related questions and explain the ICD diagnosis code to you in a direct consultation if necessary.
Source
The explanation of the ICD code was provided by the non-profit organization “Was hab’ ich?” gemeinnützige GmbH on behalf of the Federal Ministry of Health (BMG).