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

The International Classification of Diseases, Tenth Revision, Procedure Coding System (ICD-10-PCS) code group 04H8 includes procedures performed to insert nonbiological appliances into the middle colic artery in the lower arterial system. These ICD-10-PCS codes are used for inpatient documentation when a device is placed to monitor, assist, perform, or prevent a physiological function of the middle colic artery. Accurate coding within the ICD-10-PCS 04H8 group is essential for proper inpatient reimbursement, as it captures the procedure performed and supports clinical documentation accuracy.

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Colic Artery, Middle Insertion Procedure Overview

This procedure group covers insertion of nonbiological appliances into the middle colic artery within the lower arterial system. Procedures involve percutaneous or open placement of devices that monitor, assist, perform, or prevent a physiological arterial function without replacing the artery. They target the lower arteries and require precise documentation of device, approach, and laterality when applicable. Accurate coding affects inpatient reimbursement by reflecting the complexity and resources used for vascular device insertion.

Code Attributes

Character	ICD-10-PCS Category	Code Group Details
0	Section	Medical and Surgical
4	Body System	Lower Arteries
H	Operation	Insertion
8	Body Part	Colic Artery, Middle

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Colic Artery, Middle 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
8	Body Part	Colic Artery, Middle

When to Use

Use a code from this group when a nonbiological device is placed in the middle colic artery to support or modify arterial function. Codes apply to inpatient records documenting the insertion operation, including the device type and approach.

ICD-10-PCS Codes

6 rows

ICD-10-PCS Code	Description
04H803Z	Insertion of Infusion Device into Middle Colic Artery, Open Approach
04H80DZ	Insertion of Intraluminal Device into Middle Colic Artery, Open Approach
04H833Z	Insertion of Infusion Device into Middle Colic Artery, Percutaneous Approach
04H83DZ	Insertion of Intraluminal Device into Middle Colic Artery, Percutaneous Approach
04H843Z	Insertion of Infusion Device into Middle Colic Artery, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach
04H84DZ	Insertion of Intraluminal Device into Middle Colic Artery, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach

DRG Codes

15 rows

DRG Code	Description
252	Other Vascular Procedures with MCC
253	Other Vascular Procedures with CC
254	Other Vascular 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
827	Myeloproliferative Disorders or Poorly Differentiated Neoplasms with Major O.R. Procedures with CC
828	Myeloproliferative Disorders or Poorly Differentiated Neoplasms with Major O.R. Procedures without CC/MCC
907	Other O.R. Procedures for Injuries with MCC

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Typical Clinical Scenarios

An elderly patient with acute mesenteric ischemia from embolic occlusion of the middle colic artery presents to the emergency department with sudden severe abdominal pain, bloody stools, and lactic acidosis; after imaging confirms a proximal occlusion and bowel viability is uncertain, an urgent endovascular approach is used to place a device to restore or support arterial flow and monitor perfusion in the affected artery. Typical codes: 04H83DZ, 04H833Z
A middle‑aged patient undergoing planned transcatheter therapy for a large middle colic artery aneurysm identified on surveillance imaging is admitted electively for device placement to exclude the aneurysm and preserve distal perfusion; the procedure is performed percutaneously under fluoroscopic guidance to deploy an intraluminal appliance. Typical codes: 04H83DZ, 04H833Z
A postoperative patient who previously had open abdominal surgery develops a persistent pseudoaneurysm of the middle colic artery with recurrent bleeding and is taken back to the operating room for open placement of an infusion or intraluminal monitoring/occlusive device to control hemorrhage and protect downstream circulation. Typical codes: 04H803Z, 04H80DZ

Related Codes

04H0-ABDOMINAL-AORTA-INSERTION

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

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

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

6 rows

ICD-10-PCS Code	Description
04H803Z	Insertion of Infusion Device into Middle Colic Artery, Open Approach
04H80DZ	Insertion of Intraluminal Device into Middle Colic Artery, Open Approach
04H833Z	Insertion of Infusion Device into Middle Colic Artery, Percutaneous Approach
04H83DZ	Insertion of Intraluminal Device into Middle Colic Artery, Percutaneous Approach
04H843Z	Insertion of Infusion Device into Middle Colic Artery, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach
04H84DZ	Insertion of Intraluminal Device into Middle Colic Artery, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach

DRG Codes

15 rows

DRG Code	Description
252	Other Vascular Procedures with MCC
253	Other Vascular Procedures with CC
254	Other Vascular 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
827	Myeloproliferative Disorders or Poorly Differentiated Neoplasms with Major O.R. Procedures with CC
828	Myeloproliferative Disorders or Poorly Differentiated Neoplasms with Major O.R. Procedures without CC/MCC
907	Other O.R. Procedures for Injuries with MCC

Showing 1–10 of 15

Typical Clinical Scenarios

An elderly patient with acute mesenteric ischemia from embolic occlusion of the middle colic artery presents to the emergency department with sudden severe abdominal pain, bloody stools, and lactic acidosis; after imaging confirms a proximal occlusion and bowel viability is uncertain, an urgent endovascular approach is used to place a device to restore or support arterial flow and monitor perfusion in the affected artery. Typical codes: 04H83DZ, 04H833Z
A middle‑aged patient undergoing planned transcatheter therapy for a large middle colic artery aneurysm identified on surveillance imaging is admitted electively for device placement to exclude the aneurysm and preserve distal perfusion; the procedure is performed percutaneously under fluoroscopic guidance to deploy an intraluminal appliance. Typical codes: 04H83DZ, 04H833Z
A postoperative patient who previously had open abdominal surgery develops a persistent pseudoaneurysm of the middle colic artery with recurrent bleeding and is taken back to the operating room for open placement of an infusion or intraluminal monitoring/occlusive device to control hemorrhage and protect downstream circulation. Typical codes: 04H803Z, 04H80DZ

Related Codes

04H0-ABDOMINAL-AORTA-INSERTION

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

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

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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Colic Artery, Middle 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 ICD-10-PCS code group covers insertion into the middle colic artery?

What are the specific ICD-10-PCS codes in the 04H8 group and their approaches?

What is the clinical scope of procedures captured by the 04H8 code group?

Which code attributes define the 04H8 procedure group?

How does accurate coding in the 04H8 group affect reimbursement?

References

When to Use

ICD-10-PCS Codes

DRG Codes

Typical Clinical Scenarios

Related Codes

Which ICD-10-PCS code group covers insertion into the middle colic artery?

What are the specific ICD-10-PCS codes in the 04H8 group and their approaches?

What is the clinical scope of procedures captured by the 04H8 code group?

Which code attributes define the 04H8 procedure group?

How does accurate coding in the 04H8 group affect reimbursement?

References