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

The International Classification of Diseases, Tenth Revision, Procedure Coding System (ICD-10-PCS) code group 05C5 includes procedures performed to remove solid matter from the subclavian vein, right in the upper venous system. These ICD-10-PCS codes are used for inpatient documentation when intraluminal material such as thrombus or a foreign body is surgically removed from the right subclavian vein. Accurate coding within the ICD-10-PCS 05C5 group is essential for proper inpatient reimbursement, as it captures the procedure performed and supports clinical documentation accuracy.

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Subclavian Vein Extirpation Procedure Overview

This procedure group includes extirpation (taking or cutting out solid matter) from the right subclavian vein within the upper venous system. Procedures remove intraluminal obstructions such as thrombus or foreign material from the vein. They target the upper veins and require precise documentation of the extirpation to support inpatient care and reimbursement.

Code Attributes

Character	ICD-10-PCS Category	Code Group Details
0	Section	Medical and Surgical
5	Body System	Upper Veins
C	Operation	Extirpation
5	Body Part	Subclavian Vein, Right

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Subclavian Vein Extirpation Procedure Overview

Code Attributes

Character	ICD-10-PCS Category	Code Group Details
0	Section	Medical and Surgical
5	Body System	Upper Veins
C	Operation	Extirpation
5	Body Part	Subclavian Vein, Right

When to Use

Use a code from this group when a clinician performs an extirpation to extract solid intraluminal material from the right subclavian vein. Do not use these codes for nonextirpation actions such as drainage, repair, or insertion of devices in the same vein.

ICD-10-PCS Codes

3 rows

ICD-10-PCS Code	Description
05C50ZZ	Extirpation of Matter from Right Subclavian Vein, Open Approach
05C53ZZ	Extirpation of Matter from Right Subclavian Vein, Percutaneous Approach
05C54ZZ	Extirpation of Matter from Right Subclavian Vein, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach

DRG Codes

6 rows

DRG Code	Description
163	Major Chest Procedures with MCC
164	Major Chest Procedures with CC
165	Major Chest 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

Typical Clinical Scenarios

A 68-year-old hospitalized patient with sudden onset swelling and pain of the right upper chest and arm is diagnosed with an acute occlusive thrombus in the right subclavian vein on duplex ultrasound and CT venography. Because anticoagulation alone is insufficient and thrombolysis is contraindicated, the vascular surgery team performs an open surgical thrombectomy to remove the organized intraluminal clot and restore venous outflow. Typical codes: 05C50ZZ
A 45-year-old patient with a tunneled right subclavian central venous catheter presents electively for planned removal of an intraluminal fibrin sheath and adherent thrombotic material after ongoing catheter malfunction. The interventional radiology team performs a percutaneous mechanical extirpation of the obstructing material from the right subclavian vein to reestablish catheter function and venous patency. Typical codes: 05C53ZZ
A 57-year-old patient returns to the operating room after failed percutaneous removal of a migrated intravascular foreign body lodged in the right subclavian vein, with persistent venous obstruction and signs of infection. Because prior endovascular attempts were unsuccessful, a percutaneous endoscopic procedure is performed to directly visualize and remove the residual foreign material and associated thrombus under direct endoscopic guidance. Typical codes: 05C54ZZ

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05C6-LEFT-SUBCLAVIAN-VEIN-EXTIRPATION

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05C7-AXILLARY-VEIN-RIGHT-EXTIRPATION

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05C8-AXILLARY-VEIN-LEFT-EXTIRPATION

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05C9-BRACHIAL-VEIN-RIGHT-EXTIRPATION

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05CA-LEFT-BRACHIAL-VEIN-EXTIRPATION

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05CB-BASILIC-VEIN-RIGHT-EXTIRPATION

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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

3 rows

ICD-10-PCS Code	Description
05C50ZZ	Extirpation of Matter from Right Subclavian Vein, Open Approach
05C53ZZ	Extirpation of Matter from Right Subclavian Vein, Percutaneous Approach
05C54ZZ	Extirpation of Matter from Right Subclavian Vein, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach

DRG Codes

6 rows

DRG Code	Description
163	Major Chest Procedures with MCC
164	Major Chest Procedures with CC
165	Major Chest 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

Typical Clinical Scenarios

A 68-year-old hospitalized patient with sudden onset swelling and pain of the right upper chest and arm is diagnosed with an acute occlusive thrombus in the right subclavian vein on duplex ultrasound and CT venography. Because anticoagulation alone is insufficient and thrombolysis is contraindicated, the vascular surgery team performs an open surgical thrombectomy to remove the organized intraluminal clot and restore venous outflow. Typical codes: 05C50ZZ
A 45-year-old patient with a tunneled right subclavian central venous catheter presents electively for planned removal of an intraluminal fibrin sheath and adherent thrombotic material after ongoing catheter malfunction. The interventional radiology team performs a percutaneous mechanical extirpation of the obstructing material from the right subclavian vein to reestablish catheter function and venous patency. Typical codes: 05C53ZZ
A 57-year-old patient returns to the operating room after failed percutaneous removal of a migrated intravascular foreign body lodged in the right subclavian vein, with persistent venous obstruction and signs of infection. Because prior endovascular attempts were unsuccessful, a percutaneous endoscopic procedure is performed to directly visualize and remove the residual foreign material and associated thrombus under direct endoscopic guidance. Typical codes: 05C54ZZ

Related Codes

05C0-AZYGOS-VEIN-EXTIRPATION

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

05C1-HEMIAZYGOS-VEIN-EXTIRPATION

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

05C3-INNOMINATE-VEIN-RIGHT-EXTIRPATION

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

05C4-LEFT-INNOMINATE-VEIN-EXTIRPATION

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

05C6-LEFT-SUBCLAVIAN-VEIN-EXTIRPATION

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

05C7-AXILLARY-VEIN-RIGHT-EXTIRPATION

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

05C8-AXILLARY-VEIN-LEFT-EXTIRPATION

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

05C9-BRACHIAL-VEIN-RIGHT-EXTIRPATION

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

05CA-LEFT-BRACHIAL-VEIN-EXTIRPATION

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

05CB-BASILIC-VEIN-RIGHT-EXTIRPATION

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

Showing 1–10 of 24

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 Extirpation Procedure Overview

Code Attributes

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Subclavian Vein Extirpation Procedure Overview

Code Attributes

When to Use

ICD-10-PCS Codes

DRG Codes

Typical Clinical Scenarios

Related Codes

What procedures are included in ICD-10-PCS code group 05C5?

What is the clinical purpose of procedures in the 05C5 group?

Under which ICD-10-PCS section and body system do these codes fall?

How do these codes affect inpatient reimbursement grouping?

Which specific ICD-10-PCS codes should be used for extirpation of the right subclavian vein and how do approaches differ?

References

When to Use

ICD-10-PCS Codes

DRG Codes

Typical Clinical Scenarios

Related Codes

What procedures are included in ICD-10-PCS code group 05C5?

What is the clinical purpose of procedures in the 05C5 group?

Under which ICD-10-PCS section and body system do these codes fall?

How do these codes affect inpatient reimbursement grouping?

Which specific ICD-10-PCS codes should be used for extirpation of the right subclavian vein and how do approaches differ?

References