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 03L6 includes procedures performed to occlude arterial lumens in the left axillary artery. These ICD-10-PCS codes are used for inpatient documentation when a clinician intentionally and completely closes the lumen of the left axillary artery to control bleeding or exclude pathology. Accurate coding within the ICD-10-PCS 03L6 group is essential for proper inpatient reimbursement, as it captures the procedure performed and supports clinical documentation accuracy.
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Axillary Artery, Left Occlusion Procedure Overview
This procedure group includes inpatient occlusion procedures performed on the left axillary artery, part of the upper arterial system supplying the upper extremity. These procedures intentionally and completely close the arterial lumen to stop blood flow for therapeutic reasons such as controlling hemorrhage or excluding an aneurysm. Accurate ICD-10-PCS coding is important for precise clinical documentation and appropriate inpatient reimbursement because it captures the specific arterial site and the occlusion root operation.
Code Attributes
| Character | ICD-10-PCS Category | Code Group Details |
|---|---|---|
| 0 | Section | Medical and Surgical |
| 3 | Body System | Upper Arteries |
| L | Operation | Occlusion |
| 6 | Body Part | Axillary Artery, Left |