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ICD-Code I82.80: Embolism and thrombosis of splenic vein

Your splenic vein is blocked by blood clots.

Veins are blood vessels that transport the blood back to the heart.The spleen is on the top left side of the abdomen. Old blood cells are broken down in the spleen. Furthermore, defense cells are stored. If the defense cells are needed, they are then released from the spleen into the blood.The splenic vein collects the blood from the spleen.

Blood clots occur when various components of the blood clump together. A blood clot can partially or completely block a blood vessel. If veins get blocked by blood clots, the blood is unable to flow properly. There are various reasons for blood clots forming. If the vascular wall has been injured, a blood clot can form more quickly. Some people are prone to blood clots. This is then congenital or caused by another disorder. Various diseases of the abdominal organs can make it more likely that blood clots will form in the vein that drains the spleen (splenic vein). Some blood clots are formed elsewhere in the body. The blood clot may then be swept away with the blood and become stuck in another vein, such as the splenic vein.

If the splenic vein is blocked, the blood is no longer able to flow properly from the spleen to the heart. This can damage the spleen.

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
Further information

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).