ICD-10-PCS Code For Right Atrium: Procedure Code Group Overview

The International Classification of Diseases, Tenth Revision, Procedure Coding System (ICD-10-PCS) code group 02C6 includes procedures performed to remove solid matter from the right atrium. These ICD-10-PCS codes are used for inpatient documentation when an extirpation of thrombus, vegetation, or other solid material from the right atrium is performed. Accurate coding within the ICD-10-PCS 02C6 group is essential for proper inpatient reimbursement, as it captures the procedure performed and supports clinical documentation accuracy.

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Right Atrium Extirpation Procedure Overview

Procedures in this group involve extirpation, the taking or cutting out of solid matter from the right atrium, and target the heart and great vessels. These procedures remove obstructive material such as thrombus, vegetation, or foreign bodies from the right atrium. Accurate ICD-10-PCS coding ensures the inpatient record reflects the specific extirpation performed and supports correct reimbursement and case mix assignment.

Code Attributes

Character	ICD-10-PCS Category	Code Group Details
0	Section	Medical and Surgical
2	Body System	Heart and Great Vessels
C	Operation	Extirpation
6	Body Part	Atrium, Right

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Right Atrium Extirpation Procedure Overview

Code Attributes

Character	ICD-10-PCS Category	Code Group Details
0	Section	Medical and Surgical
2	Body System	Heart and Great Vessels
C	Operation	Extirpation
6	Body Part	Atrium, Right

When to Use

Use a code from this group when an operative procedure specifically removes solid material from the right atrium during an inpatient stay. These codes apply when the primary action is extirpation rather than repair, drainage, or other cardiac interventions.

ICD-10-PCS Codes

3 rows

ICD-10-PCS Code	Description
02C60ZZ	Extirpation of Matter from Right Atrium, Open Approach
02C63ZZ	Extirpation of Matter from Right Atrium, Percutaneous Approach
02C64ZZ	Extirpation of Matter from Right Atrium, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach

DRG Codes

2 rows

DRG Code	Description
228	Other Cardiothoracic Procedures with MCC
229	Other Cardiothoracic Procedures without MCC

Typical Clinical Scenarios

A patient presents to the emergency department with sudden onset hypotension and signs of right heart failure after a recent indwelling central venous catheter placement; echocardiography demonstrates a large, organized thrombus adherent to the right atrial wall causing obstructive physiology. Because the thrombus is sizable and not amenable to catheter-directed aspiration alone, an open surgical extirpation is performed to remove the solid thrombus from the right atrium. The procedure addresses immediate hemodynamic compromise and prevents embolic complications. Typical codes: 02C60ZZ
An adult with recurrent fever and persistent bacteremia is found on transesophageal echocardiography to have a sizable right atrial vegetation on a rhythm-device lead with failure of medical therapy. During a planned inpatient admission, the surgical team performs a percutaneous extirpation procedure to remove the infected vegetation and debride the atrial surface to control the infection source prior to further device management. The goal is source control when less invasive removal is feasible and appropriate. Typical codes: 02C63ZZ
A patient after prior catheter-based extraction continues to have residual adherent thrombotic material in the right atrium identified on follow-up imaging with persistent symptoms of venous congestion. During a subsequent inpatient endoscopic procedure, the surgical team uses percutaneous endoscopic instruments to visualize and extirpate the remaining solid material from the right atrium to complete removal and relieve symptoms. This revision procedure is performed because initial less-invasive attempts did not achieve complete clearance. Typical codes: 02C64ZZ

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Frequently Asked Questions

References

1.CPT® Codes and Descriptions. AAPC. Retrieved Aug 11, 2026.Maintains the CPT code set's official descriptions and guidelines, licensed from the American Medical Association, used as the definitional source for CPT codes on this page.
2.HCPCS Quarterly Update. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Retrieved Aug 11, 2026.CMS's quarterly release of HCPCS Level II codes and short/long descriptors, the source for HCPCS code definitions and update history.
3.ICD-10-CM Full Code List. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Retrieved Aug 11, 2026.CMS's complete ICD-10-CM diagnosis code list, used to cross-reference diagnosis codes associated with this procedure or service.

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When to Use

ICD-10-PCS Codes

3 rows

ICD-10-PCS Code	Description
02C60ZZ	Extirpation of Matter from Right Atrium, Open Approach
02C63ZZ	Extirpation of Matter from Right Atrium, Percutaneous Approach
02C64ZZ	Extirpation of Matter from Right Atrium, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach

DRG Codes

2 rows

DRG Code	Description
228	Other Cardiothoracic Procedures with MCC
229	Other Cardiothoracic Procedures without MCC

Typical Clinical Scenarios

A patient presents to the emergency department with sudden onset hypotension and signs of right heart failure after a recent indwelling central venous catheter placement; echocardiography demonstrates a large, organized thrombus adherent to the right atrial wall causing obstructive physiology. Because the thrombus is sizable and not amenable to catheter-directed aspiration alone, an open surgical extirpation is performed to remove the solid thrombus from the right atrium. The procedure addresses immediate hemodynamic compromise and prevents embolic complications. Typical codes: 02C60ZZ
An adult with recurrent fever and persistent bacteremia is found on transesophageal echocardiography to have a sizable right atrial vegetation on a rhythm-device lead with failure of medical therapy. During a planned inpatient admission, the surgical team performs a percutaneous extirpation procedure to remove the infected vegetation and debride the atrial surface to control the infection source prior to further device management. The goal is source control when less invasive removal is feasible and appropriate. Typical codes: 02C63ZZ
A patient after prior catheter-based extraction continues to have residual adherent thrombotic material in the right atrium identified on follow-up imaging with persistent symptoms of venous congestion. During a subsequent inpatient endoscopic procedure, the surgical team uses percutaneous endoscopic instruments to visualize and extirpate the remaining solid material from the right atrium to complete removal and relieve symptoms. This revision procedure is performed because initial less-invasive attempts did not achieve complete clearance. Typical codes: 02C64ZZ

Related Codes

02C0-CORONARY-ARTERY-EXTIRPATION

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02C1-CORONARY-ARTERY-TWO-ARTERIES-EXTIRPATION

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02C2-CORONARY-ARTERY-EXTIRPATION

ICD-10-PCS Code For Coronary Artery, Three Arteries: Procedure Code Group Overview

02C3-CORONARY-ARTERY-EXTIRPATION

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02C4-CORONARY-VEIN-EXTIRPATION

ICD-10-PCS Code For Coronary Vein: Procedure Code Group Overview

02C5-ATRIAL-SEPTUM-EXTIRPATION

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02C7-LEFT-ATRIUM-EXTIRPATION

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02C8-CONDUCTION-MECHANISM-EXTIRPATION

ICD-10-PCS Code For Conduction Mechanism: Procedure Code Group Overview

02C9-CHORDAE-TENDINEAE-EXTIRPATION

ICD-10-PCS Code For Chordae Tendineae: Procedure Code Group Overview

02CD-PAPILLARY-MUSCLE-EXTIRPATION

ICD-10-PCS Code For Papillary Muscle: Procedure Code Group Overview

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Frequently Asked Questions

References

1.CPT® Codes and Descriptions. AAPC. Retrieved Aug 11, 2026.Maintains the CPT code set's official descriptions and guidelines, licensed from the American Medical Association, used as the definitional source for CPT codes on this page.
2.HCPCS Quarterly Update. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Retrieved Aug 11, 2026.CMS's quarterly release of HCPCS Level II codes and short/long descriptors, the source for HCPCS code definitions and update history.
3.ICD-10-CM Full Code List. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Retrieved Aug 11, 2026.CMS's complete ICD-10-CM diagnosis code list, used to cross-reference diagnosis codes associated with this procedure or service.

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Right Atrium Extirpation Procedure Overview

Code Attributes

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Right Atrium Extirpation Procedure Overview

Code Attributes

When to Use

ICD-10-PCS Codes

DRG Codes

Typical Clinical Scenarios

Related Codes

Which body system and operation does ICD-10-PCS code group 02C6 represent?

What specific body part is described by ICD-10-PCS codes in group 02C6?

What are the approach options represented within the 02C6 code group?

For what clinical purpose are procedures in the 02C6 group performed?

How does accurate coding in the 02C6 group affect inpatient records and reimbursement?

References

When to Use

ICD-10-PCS Codes

DRG Codes

Typical Clinical Scenarios

Related Codes

Which body system and operation does ICD-10-PCS code group 02C6 represent?

What specific body part is described by ICD-10-PCS codes in group 02C6?

What are the approach options represented within the 02C6 code group?

For what clinical purpose are procedures in the 02C6 group performed?

How does accurate coding in the 02C6 group affect inpatient records and reimbursement?

References