ICD-10-PCS Code For Axillary Artery Left: Procedure Code Group Overview
The International Classification of Diseases, Tenth Revision, Procedure Coding System (ICD-10-PCS) code group 03H6 includes procedures performed to insert nonbiological appliances that monitor, assist, perform, or prevent physiological functions in the left axillary artery. These ICD-10-PCS codes are used for inpatient documentation when a device is placed into the left axillary artery to support vascular access, monitoring, or circulatory function without replacing the artery. Accurate coding within the ICD-10-PCS 03H6 group is essential for proper inpatient reimbursement, as it captures the procedure performed and supports clinical documentation accuracy.
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Axillary Artery Insertion Procedure Overview
Procedures in this group involve the insertion of nonbiological appliances into the left axillary artery, a vessel in the upper arteries body system that supplies the upper limb. These insertions are performed to monitor, assist, perform, or prevent physiological functions without replacing the artery itself. Accurate ICD-10-PCS coding of these insertion procedures is important for precise inpatient documentation and appropriate reimbursement determination.
Code Attributes
| Character | ICD-10-PCS Category | Code Group Details |
|---|---|---|
| 0 | Section | Medical and Surgical |
| 3 | Body System | Upper Arteries |
| H | Operation | Insertion |
| 6 | Body Part | Axillary Artery, Left |