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

The International Classification of Diseases, Tenth Revision, Procedure Coding System (ICD-10-PCS) code group 05H0 includes procedures performed to insert nonbiological appliances that monitor, assist, perform, or prevent a physiological function in the azygos vein. These ICD-10-PCS codes are used for inpatient documentation when a device is placed into the azygos vein to provide monitoring or therapeutic support. Accurate coding within the ICD-10-PCS 05H0 group is essential for proper inpatient reimbursement, as it captures the procedure performed and determines appropriate case mix and payment.

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Azygos Vein Insertion Procedure Overview

This procedure group includes insertion of nonbiological appliances into the azygos vein within the upper venous system. These procedures involve placing devices that monitor, assist, perform, or prevent a physiological function without replacing the vein itself. They target the upper veins body system and require precise documentation of device type and insertion approach. Accurate coding matters for inpatient reimbursement because it captures the specific procedure performed and supports correct case mix assignment.

Code Attributes

Character	ICD-10-PCS Category	Code Group Details
0	Section	Medical and Surgical
5	Body System	Upper Veins
H	Operation	Insertion
0	Body Part	Azygos Vein

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Azygos Vein Insertion Procedure Overview

Code Attributes

Character	ICD-10-PCS Category	Code Group Details
0	Section	Medical and Surgical
5	Body System	Upper Veins
H	Operation	Insertion
0	Body Part	Azygos Vein

When to Use

Use a code from this group when a device is introduced into the azygos vein during an inpatient encounter for monitoring or therapeutic assistance. Select the code that reflects the specific device and insertion approach documented in the operative report.

ICD-10-PCS Codes

12 rows

ICD-10-PCS Code	Description
05H002Z	Insertion of Monitoring Device into Azygos Vein, Open Approach
05H003Z	Insertion of Infusion Device into Azygos Vein, Open Approach
05H00DZ	Insertion of Intraluminal Device into Azygos Vein, Open Approach
05H00MZ	Insertion of Neurostimulator Lead into Azygos Vein, Open Approach
05H032Z	Insertion of Monitoring Device into Azygos Vein, Percutaneous Approach
05H033Z	Insertion of Infusion Device into Azygos Vein, Percutaneous Approach
05H03DZ	Insertion of Intraluminal Device into Azygos Vein, Percutaneous Approach
05H03MZ	Insertion of Neurostimulator Lead into Azygos Vein, Percutaneous Approach
05H042Z	Insertion of Monitoring Device into Azygos Vein, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach
05H043Z	Insertion of Infusion Device into Azygos Vein, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach

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DRG Codes

36 rows

DRG Code	Description
040	Peripheral, Cranial Nerve and Other Nervous System Procedures with MCC
041	Peripheral, Cranial Nerve and Other Nervous System Procedures with CC or Peripheral Neurostimulator
042	Peripheral, Cranial Nerve and Other Nervous System Procedures without CC/MCC
143	Other Ear, Nose, Mouth and Throat O.R. Procedures with MCC
144	Other Ear, Nose, Mouth and Throat O.R. Procedures with CC
145	Other Ear, Nose, Mouth and Throat O.R. Procedures without CC/MCC
166	Other Respiratory System O.R. Procedures with MCC
167	Other Respiratory System O.R. Procedures with CC
168	Other Respiratory System O.R. Procedures without CC/MCC
252	Other Vascular Procedures with MCC

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Typical Clinical Scenarios

An elderly patient is admitted from the ICU with central venous pressure instability after complex thoracic surgery; continuous intravascular hemodynamic monitoring is required and placement of a vascular monitoring catheter into the azygos vein is performed via a percutaneous approach to obtain reliable proximal venous pressure tracings. The device is placed solely to monitor physiologic status and does not replace the vessel. This is done during the inpatient stay to guide ongoing resuscitation. Typical codes: 05H032Z
A patient with recurrent pleurovenous shunt malfunction is scheduled electively for placement of an infusion catheter into the azygos vein to provide controlled delivery of therapeutic agents into the upper venous circulation; the catheter is introduced through an open surgical cutdown to ensure secure placement and tunneling. The procedure is performed as a planned inpatient intervention to establish reliable infusion access. Typical codes: 05H003Z
A patient presents with suspected thrombosis around a previously placed intravascular device in the azygos vein causing malfunction; during the inpatient admission the existing device is removed and an intraluminal replacement catheter is inserted via a percutaneous endoscopic approach to restore venous patency and device function. The procedure addresses a complication of a prior implant and re-establishes the intended physiologic support. Typical codes: 05H04DZ

Related Codes

05H1-HEMIAZYGOS-VEIN-INSERTION

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

05H3-INNOMINATE-VEIN-RIGHT-INSERTION

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

05H4-LEFT-INNOMINATE-VEIN-INSERTION

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

05H5-SUBCLAVIAN-VEIN-RIGHT-INSERTION

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

05H6-LEFT-SUBCLAVIAN-VEIN-REVISION-LEFT-SUBCLAVIAN-VEIN-INSERTION

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

05H7-AXILLARY-VEIN-RIGHT-INSERTION

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

05H8-AXILLARY-VEIN-LEFT-INSERTION

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

05H9-BRACHIAL-VEIN-RIGHT-INSERTION

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

05HA-BRACHIAL-VEIN-INSERTION

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

05HB-BASILIC-VEIN-RIGHT-INSERTION

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

12 rows

ICD-10-PCS Code	Description
05H002Z	Insertion of Monitoring Device into Azygos Vein, Open Approach
05H003Z	Insertion of Infusion Device into Azygos Vein, Open Approach
05H00DZ	Insertion of Intraluminal Device into Azygos Vein, Open Approach
05H00MZ	Insertion of Neurostimulator Lead into Azygos Vein, Open Approach
05H032Z	Insertion of Monitoring Device into Azygos Vein, Percutaneous Approach
05H033Z	Insertion of Infusion Device into Azygos Vein, Percutaneous Approach
05H03DZ	Insertion of Intraluminal Device into Azygos Vein, Percutaneous Approach
05H03MZ	Insertion of Neurostimulator Lead into Azygos Vein, Percutaneous Approach
05H042Z	Insertion of Monitoring Device into Azygos Vein, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach
05H043Z	Insertion of Infusion Device into Azygos Vein, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach

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DRG Codes

36 rows

DRG Code	Description
040	Peripheral, Cranial Nerve and Other Nervous System Procedures with MCC
041	Peripheral, Cranial Nerve and Other Nervous System Procedures with CC or Peripheral Neurostimulator
042	Peripheral, Cranial Nerve and Other Nervous System Procedures without CC/MCC
143	Other Ear, Nose, Mouth and Throat O.R. Procedures with MCC
144	Other Ear, Nose, Mouth and Throat O.R. Procedures with CC
145	Other Ear, Nose, Mouth and Throat O.R. Procedures without CC/MCC
166	Other Respiratory System O.R. Procedures with MCC
167	Other Respiratory System O.R. Procedures with CC
168	Other Respiratory System O.R. Procedures without CC/MCC
252	Other Vascular Procedures with MCC

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Typical Clinical Scenarios

An elderly patient is admitted from the ICU with central venous pressure instability after complex thoracic surgery; continuous intravascular hemodynamic monitoring is required and placement of a vascular monitoring catheter into the azygos vein is performed via a percutaneous approach to obtain reliable proximal venous pressure tracings. The device is placed solely to monitor physiologic status and does not replace the vessel. This is done during the inpatient stay to guide ongoing resuscitation. Typical codes: 05H032Z
A patient with recurrent pleurovenous shunt malfunction is scheduled electively for placement of an infusion catheter into the azygos vein to provide controlled delivery of therapeutic agents into the upper venous circulation; the catheter is introduced through an open surgical cutdown to ensure secure placement and tunneling. The procedure is performed as a planned inpatient intervention to establish reliable infusion access. Typical codes: 05H003Z
A patient presents with suspected thrombosis around a previously placed intravascular device in the azygos vein causing malfunction; during the inpatient admission the existing device is removed and an intraluminal replacement catheter is inserted via a percutaneous endoscopic approach to restore venous patency and device function. The procedure addresses a complication of a prior implant and re-establishes the intended physiologic support. Typical codes: 05H04DZ

Related Codes

05H1-HEMIAZYGOS-VEIN-INSERTION

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

05H3-INNOMINATE-VEIN-RIGHT-INSERTION

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

05H4-LEFT-INNOMINATE-VEIN-INSERTION

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

05H5-SUBCLAVIAN-VEIN-RIGHT-INSERTION

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

05H6-LEFT-SUBCLAVIAN-VEIN-REVISION-LEFT-SUBCLAVIAN-VEIN-INSERTION

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

05H7-AXILLARY-VEIN-RIGHT-INSERTION

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

05H8-AXILLARY-VEIN-LEFT-INSERTION

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

05H9-BRACHIAL-VEIN-RIGHT-INSERTION

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

05HA-BRACHIAL-VEIN-INSERTION

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

05HB-BASILIC-VEIN-RIGHT-INSERTION

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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Azygos Vein Insertion Procedure Overview

Code Attributes

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Azygos Vein Insertion Procedure Overview

Code Attributes

When to Use

ICD-10-PCS Codes

DRG Codes

Typical Clinical Scenarios

Related Codes

Which body system and operation does ICD-10-PCS code group 05H0 describe?

What specific devices are represented by codes in the 05H0 group?

How must individual ICD-10-PCS codes be documented from this group?

Why is accurate coding in the 05H0 group important for inpatient reimbursement?

Which DRG categories may be related to procedures coded from 05H0?

References

When to Use

ICD-10-PCS Codes

DRG Codes

Typical Clinical Scenarios

Related Codes

Which body system and operation does ICD-10-PCS code group 05H0 describe?

What specific devices are represented by codes in the 05H0 group?

How must individual ICD-10-PCS codes be documented from this group?

Why is accurate coding in the 05H0 group important for inpatient reimbursement?

Which DRG categories may be related to procedures coded from 05H0?

References