ICD-10-PCS Code For Subclavian Vein, Left: Procedure Code Group Overview

The International Classification of Diseases, Tenth Revision, Procedure Coding System (ICD-10-PCS) code group 05B6 includes procedures performed to excise portions of the left subclavian vein in the upper veins. These ICD-10-PCS codes are used for inpatient documentation when surgical removal of all or part of the left subclavian vein is performed for diagnostic or therapeutic purposes. Accurate coding within the ICD-10-PCS 05B6 group is essential for proper inpatient reimbursement, as it captures the specific procedure performed and supports clinical documentation accuracy.

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Subclavian Vein, Left Excision Procedure Overview

This procedure group includes excision of all or part of the left subclavian vein and targets the upper veins of the circulatory system. Procedures involve surgical removal of venous tissue from the left subclavian vein for diagnostic or therapeutic reasons. Accurate ICD-10-PCS coding ensures inpatient records reflect the operative action and supports appropriate reimbursement and case mix classification.

Code Attributes

Character	ICD-10-PCS Category	Code Group Details
0	Section	Medical and Surgical
5	Body System	Upper Veins
B	Operation	Excision
6	Body Part	Subclavian Vein, Left

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Subclavian Vein, Left Excision Procedure Overview

Code Attributes

Character	ICD-10-PCS Category	Code Group Details
0	Section	Medical and Surgical
5	Body System	Upper Veins
B	Operation	Excision
6	Body Part	Subclavian Vein, Left

When to Use

Use a code from this group when a surgeon removes tissue from the left subclavian vein during an inpatient operative encounter. These codes apply when the action performed is excision and no replacement or reconstruction of the vein is done.

ICD-10-PCS Codes

6 rows

ICD-10-PCS Code	Description
05B60ZX	Excision of Left Subclavian Vein, Open Approach, Diagnostic
05B60ZZ	Excision of Left Subclavian Vein, Open Approach
05B63ZX	Excision of Left Subclavian Vein, Percutaneous Approach, Diagnostic
05B63ZZ	Excision of Left Subclavian Vein, Percutaneous Approach
05B64ZX	Excision of Left Subclavian Vein, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach, Diagnostic
05B64ZZ	Excision of Left Subclavian Vein, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach

DRG Codes

12 rows

DRG Code	Description
163	Major Chest Procedures with MCC
164	Major Chest Procedures with CC
165	Major Chest Procedures without CC/MCC
252	Other Vascular Procedures with MCC
253	Other Vascular Procedures with CC
254	Other Vascular Procedures without CC/MCC
270	Other Major Cardiovascular Procedures with MCC
271	Other Major Cardiovascular Procedures with CC
272	Other Major Cardiovascular Procedures without CC/MCC
987	Non-Extensive O.R. Procedures Unrelated to Principal Diagnosis with MCC

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Typical Clinical Scenarios

An adult patient presents urgently with a traumatic penetrating injury to the left clavicular region with ongoing venous hemorrhage and expanding hematoma compromising airway and hemodynamic stability. During an emergent open operative exploration the surgeon performs removal of a damaged segment of the left subclavian vein without reconstruction to control bleeding and remove nonviable venous tissue. This action is performed via an open approach for definitive hemorrhage control. Typical codes: 05B60ZZ
An elderly patient with a history of chronic left subclavian vein thrombosis causing recurrent upper extremity swelling and persistent pain undergoes a planned inpatient procedure after failed conservative therapy. The vascular surgeon elects to excise the fibrotic, occluded segment of the left subclavian vein via a percutaneous endoscopic approach to relieve symptoms and improve venous outflow, without placing a graft or replacement. The procedure is scheduled and performed electively. Typical codes: 05B64ZZ
A patient who previously had a left subclavian central venous catheter develops septic thrombophlebitis of the left subclavian vein with persistent infected thrombus despite antibiotics and percutaneous interventions. In an inpatient setting the surgeon performs percutaneous excision of the infected venous segment to eradicate the source of sepsis, without replacing the vein. The approach is minimally invasive and aimed at source control for the infection. Typical codes: 05B63ZZ

Related Codes

05B0-AZYGOS-VEIN-EXCISION

ICD-10-PCS Code For Azygos Vein: Procedure Code Group Overview

05B1-HEMIAZYGOS-VEIN-EXCISION

ICD-10-PCS Code For Hemiazygos Vein: Procedure Code Group Overview

05B3-RIGHT-INNOMINATE-VEIN-CUTTING-OUT-INNOMINATE-VEIN-RIGHT-EXCISION

ICD-10-PCS Code For Innominate Vein Right: Procedure Code Group Overview

05B4-LEFT-INNOMINATE-VEIN-EXCISION

ICD-10-PCS Code For Innominate Vein, Left: Procedure Code Group Overview

05B5-SUBCLAVIAN-VEIN-RIGHT-EXCISION

ICD-10-PCS Code For Subclavian Vein, Right: Procedure Code Group Overview

05B7-AXILLARY-VEIN-RIGHT-EXCISION

ICD-10-PCS Code For Axillary Vein, Right: Procedure Code Group Overview

05B8-LEFT-AXILLARY-VEIN-EXCISION

ICD-10-PCS Code For Axillary Vein, Left: Procedure Code Group Overview

05B9-BRACHIAL-VEIN-RIGHT-EXCISION

ICD-10-PCS Code For Brachial Vein Right: Procedure Code Group Overview

05BA-LEFT-BRACHIAL-VEIN-EXCISION

ICD-10-PCS Code For Brachial Vein, Left: Procedure Code Group Overview

05BB-BASILIC-VEIN-RIGHT-EXCISION

ICD-10-PCS Code For Basilic Vein Right: 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
05B60ZX	Excision of Left Subclavian Vein, Open Approach, Diagnostic
05B60ZZ	Excision of Left Subclavian Vein, Open Approach
05B63ZX	Excision of Left Subclavian Vein, Percutaneous Approach, Diagnostic
05B63ZZ	Excision of Left Subclavian Vein, Percutaneous Approach
05B64ZX	Excision of Left Subclavian Vein, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach, Diagnostic
05B64ZZ	Excision of Left Subclavian Vein, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach

DRG Codes

12 rows

DRG Code	Description
163	Major Chest Procedures with MCC
164	Major Chest Procedures with CC
165	Major Chest Procedures without CC/MCC
252	Other Vascular Procedures with MCC
253	Other Vascular Procedures with CC
254	Other Vascular Procedures without CC/MCC
270	Other Major Cardiovascular Procedures with MCC
271	Other Major Cardiovascular Procedures with CC
272	Other Major Cardiovascular Procedures without CC/MCC
987	Non-Extensive O.R. Procedures Unrelated to Principal Diagnosis with MCC

Showing 1–10 of 12

Typical Clinical Scenarios

An adult patient presents urgently with a traumatic penetrating injury to the left clavicular region with ongoing venous hemorrhage and expanding hematoma compromising airway and hemodynamic stability. During an emergent open operative exploration the surgeon performs removal of a damaged segment of the left subclavian vein without reconstruction to control bleeding and remove nonviable venous tissue. This action is performed via an open approach for definitive hemorrhage control. Typical codes: 05B60ZZ
An elderly patient with a history of chronic left subclavian vein thrombosis causing recurrent upper extremity swelling and persistent pain undergoes a planned inpatient procedure after failed conservative therapy. The vascular surgeon elects to excise the fibrotic, occluded segment of the left subclavian vein via a percutaneous endoscopic approach to relieve symptoms and improve venous outflow, without placing a graft or replacement. The procedure is scheduled and performed electively. Typical codes: 05B64ZZ
A patient who previously had a left subclavian central venous catheter develops septic thrombophlebitis of the left subclavian vein with persistent infected thrombus despite antibiotics and percutaneous interventions. In an inpatient setting the surgeon performs percutaneous excision of the infected venous segment to eradicate the source of sepsis, without replacing the vein. The approach is minimally invasive and aimed at source control for the infection. Typical codes: 05B63ZZ

Related Codes

05B0-AZYGOS-VEIN-EXCISION

ICD-10-PCS Code For Azygos Vein: Procedure Code Group Overview

05B1-HEMIAZYGOS-VEIN-EXCISION

ICD-10-PCS Code For Hemiazygos Vein: Procedure Code Group Overview

05B3-RIGHT-INNOMINATE-VEIN-CUTTING-OUT-INNOMINATE-VEIN-RIGHT-EXCISION

ICD-10-PCS Code For Innominate Vein Right: Procedure Code Group Overview

05B4-LEFT-INNOMINATE-VEIN-EXCISION

ICD-10-PCS Code For Innominate Vein, Left: Procedure Code Group Overview

05B5-SUBCLAVIAN-VEIN-RIGHT-EXCISION

ICD-10-PCS Code For Subclavian Vein, Right: Procedure Code Group Overview

05B7-AXILLARY-VEIN-RIGHT-EXCISION

ICD-10-PCS Code For Axillary Vein, Right: Procedure Code Group Overview

05B8-LEFT-AXILLARY-VEIN-EXCISION

ICD-10-PCS Code For Axillary Vein, Left: Procedure Code Group Overview

05B9-BRACHIAL-VEIN-RIGHT-EXCISION

ICD-10-PCS Code For Brachial Vein Right: Procedure Code Group Overview

05BA-LEFT-BRACHIAL-VEIN-EXCISION

ICD-10-PCS Code For Brachial Vein, Left: Procedure Code Group Overview

05BB-BASILIC-VEIN-RIGHT-EXCISION

ICD-10-PCS Code For Basilic Vein Right: Procedure Code Group Overview

Showing 1–10 of 25

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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Subclavian Vein, Left Excision Procedure Overview

Code Attributes

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Subclavian Vein, Left Excision 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 excision of the left subclavian vein?

What are the specific ICD-10-PCS codes in the 05B6 group for open approach procedures?

Which codes represent percutaneous and percutaneous endoscopic approaches in this group?

How does accurate coding in the 05B6 group affect inpatient records and reimbursement?

Which DRGs may be associated with procedures in the Subclavian Vein, Left excision group?

References

When to Use

ICD-10-PCS Codes

DRG Codes

Typical Clinical Scenarios

Related Codes

Which ICD-10-PCS code group covers excision of the left subclavian vein?

What are the specific ICD-10-PCS codes in the 05B6 group for open approach procedures?

Which codes represent percutaneous and percutaneous endoscopic approaches in this group?

How does accurate coding in the 05B6 group affect inpatient records and reimbursement?

Which DRGs may be associated with procedures in the Subclavian Vein, Left excision group?

References