ICD-10-PCS Code For Abdominal Aorta: Procedure Code Group Overview

The International Classification of Diseases, Tenth Revision, Procedure Coding System (ICD-10-PCS) code group 04H0 includes procedures performed to insert nonbiological appliances that monitor, assist, perform, or prevent a physiological function in the abdominal aorta. These ICD-10-PCS codes are used for inpatient documentation when a device is placed into the abdominal aorta to support or monitor vascular function. Accurate coding within the ICD-10-PCS 04H0 group is essential for proper inpatient reimbursement, as it captures the procedure performed and determines appropriate case mix and payment.

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Abdominal Aorta Insertion Procedure Overview

This procedure group covers insertion of nonbiological appliances that monitor, assist, perform, or prevent physiological functions in the abdominal aorta, a major vessel of the lower arteries system. Procedures target the lower arteries body system and involve placing devices into the abdominal aorta to support vascular function or monitoring. Accurate ICD-10-PCS coding matters for inpatient reimbursement because it documents the specific insertion procedure performed and supports appropriate case mix and payment.

Code Attributes

Character	ICD-10-PCS Category	Code Group Details
0	Section	Medical and Surgical
4	Body System	Lower Arteries
H	Operation	Insertion
0	Body Part	Abdominal Aorta

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Abdominal Aorta Insertion Procedure Overview

Code Attributes

Character	ICD-10-PCS Category	Code Group Details
0	Section	Medical and Surgical
4	Body System	Lower Arteries
H	Operation	Insertion
0	Body Part	Abdominal Aorta

When to Use

Use a code from this group when a nonbiological appliance is being inserted into the abdominal aorta during an inpatient encounter. Typical clinical circumstances include placement of vascular monitoring devices or support appliances intended to assist or prevent vascular dysfunction.

ICD-10-PCS Codes

9 rows

ICD-10-PCS Code	Description
04H002Z	Insertion of Monitoring Device into Abdominal Aorta, Open Approach
04H003Z	Insertion of Infusion Device into Abdominal Aorta, Open Approach
04H00DZ	Insertion of Intraluminal Device into Abdominal Aorta, Open Approach
04H032Z	Insertion of Monitoring Device into Abdominal Aorta, Percutaneous Approach
04H033Z	Insertion of Infusion Device into Abdominal Aorta, Percutaneous Approach
04H03DZ	Insertion of Intraluminal Device into Abdominal Aorta, Percutaneous Approach
04H042Z	Insertion of Monitoring Device into Abdominal Aorta, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach
04H043Z	Insertion of Infusion Device into Abdominal Aorta, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach
04H04DZ	Insertion of Intraluminal Device into Abdominal Aorta, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach

DRG Codes

18 rows

DRG Code	Description
252	Other Vascular Procedures with MCC
253	Other Vascular Procedures with CC
254	Other Vascular Procedures without CC/MCC
356	Other Digestive System O.R. Procedures with MCC
357	Other Digestive System O.R. Procedures with CC
358	Other Digestive System O.R. Procedures without CC/MCC
820	Lymphoma and Leukemia with Major O.R. Procedures with MCC
821	Lymphoma and Leukemia with Major O.R. Procedures with CC
822	Lymphoma and Leukemia with Major O.R. Procedures without CC/MCC
826	Myeloproliferative Disorders or Poorly Differentiated Neoplasms with Major O.R. Procedures with MCC

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Typical Clinical Scenarios

An elderly patient presents emergently with acute hemodynamic instability after ruptured abdominal aortic aneurysm; during the inpatient operative repair, a device is placed into the abdominal aorta to monitor intraluminal pressure and flow to guide post-repair management and ensure vascular stability. Typical codes: 04H002Z, 04H032Z
A middle-aged patient with chronic mesenteric ischemia undergoing a planned endovascular procedure has an infusion catheter inserted into the abdominal aorta to deliver vasodilator or anticoagulant therapy directed at improving distal perfusion during hospitalization. Typical codes: 04H033Z, 04H043Z
A patient returns to the operating room for management of a malfunctioning intra-aortic support device placed during a prior admission; the team removes the old appliance and inserts a new intraluminal device into the abdominal aorta to restore monitoring or support function. Typical codes: 04H00DZ, 04H03DZ

Related Codes

04H1-CELIAC-ARTERY-INSERTION

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04H2-GASTRIC-ARTERY-INSERTION

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

04H3-HEPATIC-ARTERY-INSERTION

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

04H4-SPLENIC-ARTERY-INSERTION

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

04H5-SUPERIOR-MESENTERIC-ARTERY-INSERTION

ICD-10-PCS Code For Superior Mesenteric Artery: Procedure Code Group Overview

04H6-COLIC-ARTERY-RIGHT-INSERTION

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

04H7-LEFT-COLIC-ARTERY-INSERTION

ICD-10-PCS Code For Colic Artery, Left: Procedure Code Group Overview

04H8-COLIC-ARTERY-MIDDLE-INSERTION

ICD-10-PCS Code For Colic Artery, Middle: Procedure Code Group Overview

04H9-RENAL-ARTERY-RIGHT-INSERTION

ICD-10-PCS Code For Renal Artery Right: Procedure Code Group Overview

04HA-LEFT-RENAL-ARTERY-INSERTION

ICD-10-PCS Code For Left Renal Artery: 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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When to Use

ICD-10-PCS Codes

9 rows

ICD-10-PCS Code	Description
04H002Z	Insertion of Monitoring Device into Abdominal Aorta, Open Approach
04H003Z	Insertion of Infusion Device into Abdominal Aorta, Open Approach
04H00DZ	Insertion of Intraluminal Device into Abdominal Aorta, Open Approach
04H032Z	Insertion of Monitoring Device into Abdominal Aorta, Percutaneous Approach
04H033Z	Insertion of Infusion Device into Abdominal Aorta, Percutaneous Approach
04H03DZ	Insertion of Intraluminal Device into Abdominal Aorta, Percutaneous Approach
04H042Z	Insertion of Monitoring Device into Abdominal Aorta, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach
04H043Z	Insertion of Infusion Device into Abdominal Aorta, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach
04H04DZ	Insertion of Intraluminal Device into Abdominal Aorta, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach

DRG Codes

18 rows

DRG Code	Description
252	Other Vascular Procedures with MCC
253	Other Vascular Procedures with CC
254	Other Vascular Procedures without CC/MCC
356	Other Digestive System O.R. Procedures with MCC
357	Other Digestive System O.R. Procedures with CC
358	Other Digestive System O.R. Procedures without CC/MCC
820	Lymphoma and Leukemia with Major O.R. Procedures with MCC
821	Lymphoma and Leukemia with Major O.R. Procedures with CC
822	Lymphoma and Leukemia with Major O.R. Procedures without CC/MCC
826	Myeloproliferative Disorders or Poorly Differentiated Neoplasms with Major O.R. Procedures with MCC

Showing 1–10 of 18

Typical Clinical Scenarios

An elderly patient presents emergently with acute hemodynamic instability after ruptured abdominal aortic aneurysm; during the inpatient operative repair, a device is placed into the abdominal aorta to monitor intraluminal pressure and flow to guide post-repair management and ensure vascular stability. Typical codes: 04H002Z, 04H032Z
A middle-aged patient with chronic mesenteric ischemia undergoing a planned endovascular procedure has an infusion catheter inserted into the abdominal aorta to deliver vasodilator or anticoagulant therapy directed at improving distal perfusion during hospitalization. Typical codes: 04H033Z, 04H043Z
A patient returns to the operating room for management of a malfunctioning intra-aortic support device placed during a prior admission; the team removes the old appliance and inserts a new intraluminal device into the abdominal aorta to restore monitoring or support function. Typical codes: 04H00DZ, 04H03DZ

Related Codes

04H1-CELIAC-ARTERY-INSERTION

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

04H2-GASTRIC-ARTERY-INSERTION

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

04H3-HEPATIC-ARTERY-INSERTION

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

04H4-SPLENIC-ARTERY-INSERTION

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

04H5-SUPERIOR-MESENTERIC-ARTERY-INSERTION

ICD-10-PCS Code For Superior Mesenteric Artery: Procedure Code Group Overview

04H6-COLIC-ARTERY-RIGHT-INSERTION

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

04H7-LEFT-COLIC-ARTERY-INSERTION

ICD-10-PCS Code For Colic Artery, Left: Procedure Code Group Overview

04H8-COLIC-ARTERY-MIDDLE-INSERTION

ICD-10-PCS Code For Colic Artery, Middle: Procedure Code Group Overview

04H9-RENAL-ARTERY-RIGHT-INSERTION

ICD-10-PCS Code For Renal Artery Right: Procedure Code Group Overview

04HA-LEFT-RENAL-ARTERY-INSERTION

ICD-10-PCS Code For Left Renal Artery: Procedure Code Group Overview

Showing 1–10 of 30

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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Abdominal Aorta Insertion Procedure Overview

Code Attributes

ICD-10-PCS Code For Abdominal Aorta: Procedure Code Group Overview

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Abdominal Aorta Insertion Procedure Overview

Code Attributes

When to Use

ICD-10-PCS Codes

DRG Codes

Typical Clinical Scenarios

Related Codes

Which ICD-10-PCS code group covers insertion of devices into the abdominal aorta?

What are the body system and operation attributes for codes in 04H0?

How are specific procedures within the 04H0 group distinguished?

Why is accurate coding within the 04H0 group important for inpatient care?

Which DRGs may be related to procedures coded from the 04H0 group?

References

When to Use

ICD-10-PCS Codes

DRG Codes

Typical Clinical Scenarios

Related Codes

Which ICD-10-PCS code group covers insertion of devices into the abdominal aorta?

What are the body system and operation attributes for codes in 04H0?

How are specific procedures within the 04H0 group distinguished?

Why is accurate coding within the 04H0 group important for inpatient care?

Which DRGs may be related to procedures coded from the 04H0 group?

References