ICD-10-PCS Code For Left Ventricle: Procedure Code Group Overview

The International Classification of Diseases, Tenth Revision, Procedure Coding System (ICD-10-PCS) code group 02HL includes procedures performed to insert nonbiological appliances that monitor, assist, perform, or prevent physiological functions in the left ventricle. These ICD-10-PCS codes are used for inpatient documentation when a device is placed into the left ventricle to provide monitoring or therapeutic assistance during hospitalization. Accurate coding within the ICD-10-PCS 02HL group is essential for proper inpatient reimbursement, as it captures the procedure performed and determines appropriate case mix and payment.

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Ventricle, Left Insertion Procedure Overview

This procedure group covers insertion of nonbiological appliances into the left ventricle of the heart and targets the Heart and Great Vessels body system. Procedures involve placing devices that monitor, assist, perform, or prevent physiological functions without replacing the ventricle itself. Accurate ICD-10-PCS coding is important for inpatient reimbursement because it captures the specific device insertion and supports appropriate case mix and payment.

Code Attributes

Character	ICD-10-PCS Category	Code Group Details
0	Section	Medical and Surgical
2	Body System	Heart and Great Vessels
H	Operation	Insertion
L	Body Part	Ventricle, Left

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Ventricle, Left Insertion Procedure Overview

Code Attributes

Character	ICD-10-PCS Category	Code Group Details
0	Section	Medical and Surgical
2	Body System	Heart and Great Vessels
H	Operation	Insertion
L	Body Part	Ventricle, Left

When to Use

Use codes from this group when a nonbiological device is placed into the left ventricle during an inpatient encounter. These circumstances include placement of monitoring or assist devices intended to support cardiac function without substituting the heart structure.

ICD-10-PCS Codes

27 rows

ICD-10-PCS Code	Description
02HL00Z	Insertion of Pressure Sensor Monitoring Device into Left Ventricle, Open Approach
02HL02Z	Insertion of Monitoring Device into Left Ventricle, Open Approach
02HL03Z	Insertion of Infusion Device into Left Ventricle, Open Approach
02HL0DZ	Insertion of Intraluminal Device into Left Ventricle, Open Approach
02HL0JZ	Insertion of Pacemaker Lead into Left Ventricle, Open Approach
02HL0KZ	Insertion of Defibrillator Lead into Left Ventricle, Open Approach
02HL0MZ	Insertion of Cardiac Lead into Left Ventricle, Open Approach
02HL0NZ	Insertion of Intracardiac Pacemaker into Left Ventricle, Open Approach
02HL0YZ	Insertion of Other Device into Left Ventricle, Open Approach
02HL30Z	Insertion of Pressure Sensor Monitoring Device into Left Ventricle, Percutaneous Approach

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DRG Codes

22 rows

DRG Code	Description
040	Peripheral, Cranial Nerve and Other Nervous System Procedures with MCC
041	Peripheral, Cranial Nerve and Other Nervous System Procedures with CC or Peripheral Neurostimulator
042	Peripheral, Cranial Nerve and Other Nervous System Procedures without CC/MCC
228	Other Cardiothoracic Procedures with MCC
229	Other Cardiothoracic Procedures without MCC
242	Permanent Cardiac Pacemaker Implant with MCC
243	Permanent Cardiac Pacemaker Implant with CC
244	Permanent Cardiac Pacemaker Implant without CC/MCC
260	Cardiac Pacemaker Revision Except Device Replacement with MCC
261	Cardiac Pacemaker Revision Except Device Replacement with CC

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Typical Clinical Scenarios

An elderly patient is admitted with decompensated heart failure and progressive left ventricular systolic dysfunction despite medical therapy. Hemodynamic monitoring is required to guide inotropic support and fluid management, so a left ventricular pressure sensor monitoring device is placed intraoperatively via an open cardiac approach during the same operative session. The device provides continuous left ventricular pressure data to optimize acute management in the inpatient setting. Typical codes: 02HL00Z
A middle-aged patient with recurrent ventricular tachycardia is scheduled for implantation of a left ventricular intracardiac pacemaker lead as part of planned cardiac resynchronization therapy. The device implantation is performed electively via a percutaneous approach to provide chronic pacing support and improve synchrony. The procedure is performed during a planned inpatient admission for device placement and perioperative monitoring. Typical codes: 02HL3JZ, 02HL3NZ
A patient previously implanted with a left ventricular pacemaker lead presents with lead malfunction and recurrent inappropriate sensing causing symptomatic bradycardia. During the inpatient encounter the malfunctioning lead is removed and a replacement cardiac lead is inserted into the left ventricle via a percutaneous endoscopic approach to restore reliable pacing and prevent further hemodynamic compromise. This revision is performed urgently during the hospitalization due to device-related instability. Typical codes: 02HL4JZ, 02HL4MZ

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02H6-ATRIUM-RIGHT-INSERTION

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02H7-LEFT-ATRIUM-INSERTION

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02HA-HEART-INSERTION

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02HK-VENTRICLE-RIGHT-INSERTION

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02HM-VENTRICULAR-SEPTUM-INSERTION

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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

27 rows

ICD-10-PCS Code	Description
02HL00Z	Insertion of Pressure Sensor Monitoring Device into Left Ventricle, Open Approach
02HL02Z	Insertion of Monitoring Device into Left Ventricle, Open Approach
02HL03Z	Insertion of Infusion Device into Left Ventricle, Open Approach
02HL0DZ	Insertion of Intraluminal Device into Left Ventricle, Open Approach
02HL0JZ	Insertion of Pacemaker Lead into Left Ventricle, Open Approach
02HL0KZ	Insertion of Defibrillator Lead into Left Ventricle, Open Approach
02HL0MZ	Insertion of Cardiac Lead into Left Ventricle, Open Approach
02HL0NZ	Insertion of Intracardiac Pacemaker into Left Ventricle, Open Approach
02HL0YZ	Insertion of Other Device into Left Ventricle, Open Approach
02HL30Z	Insertion of Pressure Sensor Monitoring Device into Left Ventricle, Percutaneous Approach

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DRG Codes

22 rows

DRG Code	Description
040	Peripheral, Cranial Nerve and Other Nervous System Procedures with MCC
041	Peripheral, Cranial Nerve and Other Nervous System Procedures with CC or Peripheral Neurostimulator
042	Peripheral, Cranial Nerve and Other Nervous System Procedures without CC/MCC
228	Other Cardiothoracic Procedures with MCC
229	Other Cardiothoracic Procedures without MCC
242	Permanent Cardiac Pacemaker Implant with MCC
243	Permanent Cardiac Pacemaker Implant with CC
244	Permanent Cardiac Pacemaker Implant without CC/MCC
260	Cardiac Pacemaker Revision Except Device Replacement with MCC
261	Cardiac Pacemaker Revision Except Device Replacement with CC

Showing 1–10 of 22

Typical Clinical Scenarios

An elderly patient is admitted with decompensated heart failure and progressive left ventricular systolic dysfunction despite medical therapy. Hemodynamic monitoring is required to guide inotropic support and fluid management, so a left ventricular pressure sensor monitoring device is placed intraoperatively via an open cardiac approach during the same operative session. The device provides continuous left ventricular pressure data to optimize acute management in the inpatient setting. Typical codes: 02HL00Z
A middle-aged patient with recurrent ventricular tachycardia is scheduled for implantation of a left ventricular intracardiac pacemaker lead as part of planned cardiac resynchronization therapy. The device implantation is performed electively via a percutaneous approach to provide chronic pacing support and improve synchrony. The procedure is performed during a planned inpatient admission for device placement and perioperative monitoring. Typical codes: 02HL3JZ, 02HL3NZ
A patient previously implanted with a left ventricular pacemaker lead presents with lead malfunction and recurrent inappropriate sensing causing symptomatic bradycardia. During the inpatient encounter the malfunctioning lead is removed and a replacement cardiac lead is inserted into the left ventricle via a percutaneous endoscopic approach to restore reliable pacing and prevent further hemodynamic compromise. This revision is performed urgently during the hospitalization due to device-related instability. Typical codes: 02HL4JZ, 02HL4MZ

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02H0-CORONARY-ARTERY-INSERTION

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02H1-CORONARY-ARTERY-INSERTION

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

02H2-CORONARY-ARTERY-THREE-ARTERIES-INSERTION

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

02H3-CORONARY-ARTERY-INSERTION

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

02H4-CORONARY-VEIN-INSERTION

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

02H6-ATRIUM-RIGHT-INSERTION

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

02H7-LEFT-ATRIUM-INSERTION

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02HA-HEART-INSERTION

ICD-10-PCS Code For Heart: Procedure Code Group Overview

02HK-VENTRICLE-RIGHT-INSERTION

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

02HM-VENTRICULAR-SEPTUM-INSERTION

ICD-10-PCS Code For Ventricular Septum: 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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ICD-10-PCS Code For Left Ventricle: Procedure Code Group Overview

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Ventricle, Left Insertion Procedure Overview

Code Attributes

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Code Attributes

When to Use

ICD-10-PCS Codes

DRG Codes

Typical Clinical Scenarios

Related Codes

Which body system and operation does the ICD-10-PCS 02HL group represent?

What types of devices are included in the 02HL code group?

How are approach types represented across the 02HL codes?

Why is accurate coding within the 02HL group important for inpatient care?

Which DRG categories may be associated with procedures coded from the 02HL group?

References

When to Use

ICD-10-PCS Codes

DRG Codes

Typical Clinical Scenarios

Related Codes

Which body system and operation does the ICD-10-PCS 02HL group represent?

What types of devices are included in the 02HL code group?

How are approach types represented across the 02HL codes?

Why is accurate coding within the 02HL group important for inpatient care?

Which DRG categories may be associated with procedures coded from the 02HL group?

References