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

The International Classification of Diseases, Tenth Revision, Procedure Coding System (ICD-10-PCS) code group 05DA includes procedures performed to extract portions of the left brachial vein in the upper veins. These ICD-10-PCS codes are used for inpatient documentation when removal or stripping of all or a portion of the left brachial vein is performed to address thrombus, damaged vein segments, or other pathology. Accurate coding within the ICD-10-PCS 05DA group is essential for proper inpatient reimbursement, as it captures the specific extraction procedure performed and supports clinical documentation accuracy.

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Brachial Vein, Left Extraction Procedure Overview

This procedure group includes extraction procedures performed on the left brachial vein within the upper veins body system. These procedures involve pulling or stripping out all or part of the left brachial vein by force to remove thrombus, foreign material, or damaged venous tissue. Accurate ICD-10-PCS coding of these extractions ensures inpatient records reflect the specific vascular procedure performed and supports appropriate inpatient reimbursement and case-mix assignment.

Code Attributes

Character	ICD-10-PCS Category	Code Group Details
0	Section	Medical and Surgical
5	Body System	Upper Veins
D	Operation	Extraction
A	Body Part	Brachial Vein, Left

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Brachial Vein, Left Extraction Procedure Overview

Code Attributes

Character	ICD-10-PCS Category	Code Group Details
0	Section	Medical and Surgical
5	Body System	Upper Veins
D	Operation	Extraction
A	Body Part	Brachial Vein, Left

When to Use

Use a code from this group when an extraction of all or part of the left brachial vein is performed during an inpatient stay. Typical clinical circumstances include removal of thrombosed segments, damaged vein tissue, or other intraluminal material requiring mechanical extraction.

ICD-10-PCS Codes

2 rows

ICD-10-PCS Code	Description
05DA0ZZ	Extraction of Left Brachial Vein, Open Approach
05DA3ZZ	Extraction of Left Brachial Vein, Percutaneous Approach

DRG Codes

1 rows

DRG Code	Description
263	Vein Ligation and Stripping

Typical Clinical Scenarios

A hospitalized patient in their 60s with acute upper-extremity deep vein thrombosis (DVT) of the left brachial vein presents with worsening arm swelling, cyanosis, and severe pain despite systemic anticoagulation. Due to persistent thrombus burden and threat to limb perfusion, the vascular surgery team performs a mechanical extraction of the thrombus from the left brachial vein to relieve obstruction and restore venous outflow; the procedure is done through a small open incision to directly access and strip the thrombosed segment. Typical codes: 05DA0ZZ
A middle-aged patient with chronic, symptomatic post-thrombotic syndrome of the left arm, experiencing recurrent local inflammation and impaired function despite conservative measures, is admitted electively for definitive treatment. The surgeon performs a percutaneous extraction of a diseased segment of the left brachial vein, using endovascular tools to pull out damaged venous tissue and residual organized thrombus to improve venous drainage and reduce symptoms. Typical codes: 05DA3ZZ
A patient develops a persistent infected thrombus and necrotic segment in the left brachial vein after prior catheter-related thrombosis, with systemic signs of sepsis and failure of antibiotics; urgent intervention is required to control the source. The treatment team performs an open extraction of the infected venous segment to remove the nidus of infection and prevent further septic emboli, necessitating inpatient surgical management. Typical codes: 05DA0ZZ

Related Codes

05D9-RIGHT-BRACHIAL-VEIN-EXTRACTION

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

05DB-BASILIC-VEIN-RIGHT-EXTRACTION

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

05DC-BASILIC-VEIN-LEFT-EXTRACTION

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

05DD-CEPHALIC-VEIN-RIGHT-EXTRACTION

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

05DF-LEFT-CEPHALIC-VEIN-EXTRACTION

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

05DG-HAND-VEIN-EXTRACTION

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

05DH-LEFT-HAND-VEIN-EXTRACTION

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

05DY-UPPER-VEIN-EXTRACTION

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

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

2 rows

ICD-10-PCS Code	Description
05DA0ZZ	Extraction of Left Brachial Vein, Open Approach
05DA3ZZ	Extraction of Left Brachial Vein, Percutaneous Approach

DRG Codes

1 rows

DRG Code	Description
263	Vein Ligation and Stripping

Typical Clinical Scenarios

A hospitalized patient in their 60s with acute upper-extremity deep vein thrombosis (DVT) of the left brachial vein presents with worsening arm swelling, cyanosis, and severe pain despite systemic anticoagulation. Due to persistent thrombus burden and threat to limb perfusion, the vascular surgery team performs a mechanical extraction of the thrombus from the left brachial vein to relieve obstruction and restore venous outflow; the procedure is done through a small open incision to directly access and strip the thrombosed segment. Typical codes: 05DA0ZZ
A middle-aged patient with chronic, symptomatic post-thrombotic syndrome of the left arm, experiencing recurrent local inflammation and impaired function despite conservative measures, is admitted electively for definitive treatment. The surgeon performs a percutaneous extraction of a diseased segment of the left brachial vein, using endovascular tools to pull out damaged venous tissue and residual organized thrombus to improve venous drainage and reduce symptoms. Typical codes: 05DA3ZZ
A patient develops a persistent infected thrombus and necrotic segment in the left brachial vein after prior catheter-related thrombosis, with systemic signs of sepsis and failure of antibiotics; urgent intervention is required to control the source. The treatment team performs an open extraction of the infected venous segment to remove the nidus of infection and prevent further septic emboli, necessitating inpatient surgical management. Typical codes: 05DA0ZZ

Related Codes

05D9-RIGHT-BRACHIAL-VEIN-EXTRACTION

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

05DB-BASILIC-VEIN-RIGHT-EXTRACTION

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

05DC-BASILIC-VEIN-LEFT-EXTRACTION

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

05DD-CEPHALIC-VEIN-RIGHT-EXTRACTION

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

05DF-LEFT-CEPHALIC-VEIN-EXTRACTION

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

05DG-HAND-VEIN-EXTRACTION

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

05DH-LEFT-HAND-VEIN-EXTRACTION

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

05DY-UPPER-VEIN-EXTRACTION

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

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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Brachial Vein, Left Extraction Procedure Overview

Code Attributes

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Brachial Vein, Left Extraction 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 05DA for the left brachial vein?

What is the primary purpose of performing an extraction captured by 05DA codes?

Which ICD-10-PCS attributes define the 05DA code group?

Which specific codes should be used for open versus percutaneous extraction of the left brachial vein?

How does coding within 05DA support inpatient reimbursement and case-mix assignment?

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 05DA for the left brachial vein?

What is the primary purpose of performing an extraction captured by 05DA codes?

Which ICD-10-PCS attributes define the 05DA code group?

Which specific codes should be used for open versus percutaneous extraction of the left brachial vein?

How does coding within 05DA support inpatient reimbursement and case-mix assignment?

References