ICD-10-PCS Code For Pulmonary Vein, Left: Procedure Code Group Overview
The International Classification of Diseases, Tenth Revision, Procedure Coding System (ICD-10-PCS) code group 02LT includes procedures performed to occlude vascular structures in the left pulmonary vein. These ICD-10-PCS codes are used for inpatient documentation when a clinician completely closes the lumen or orifice of the left pulmonary vein to stop blood flow or redirect circulation. Accurate coding within the ICD-10-PCS 02LT group is essential for proper inpatient reimbursement, as it captures the specific procedure performed and supports clinical documentation accuracy.
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Pulmonary Vein, Left Occlusion Procedure Overview
This procedure group includes inpatient occlusion procedures that completely close the lumen of the left pulmonary vein and target the heart and great vessels. These interventions involve intentionally blocking the vessel lumen using devices, agents, or other techniques to stop blood flow through the targeted pulmonary vein. Accurate ICD-10-PCS coding of these procedures ensures the inpatient record correctly reflects the intervention performed and supports appropriate reimbursement and clinical documentation.
Code Attributes
| Character | ICD-10-PCS Category | Code Group Details |
|---|---|---|
| 0 | Section | Medical and Surgical |
| 2 | Body System | Heart and Great Vessels |
| L | Operation | Occlusion |
| T | Body Part | Pulmonary Vein, Left |