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 05H5 includes procedures performed to insert nonbiological appliances that monitor, assist, perform, or prevent physiological functions in the right subclavian vein. These ICD-10-PCS codes are used for inpatient documentation when a clinician places a catheter or similar device into the right subclavian vein for monitoring, infusion, or access. Accurate coding within the ICD-10-PCS 05H5 group is essential for proper inpatient reimbursement, as it captures the procedure performed and the specific device placement within the body system.

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Subclavian Vein, Right Insertion Procedure Overview

This procedure group covers insertion of nonbiological appliances into the right subclavian vein within the upper veins body system. These procedures involve placing monitoring or assistive catheter-based devices that do not replace a body part but support or monitor physiological functions. Accurate ICD-10-PCS coding captures the specific insertion procedure and device location, which affects inpatient reimbursement and clinical record integrity.

Code Attributes

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

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Subclavian Vein, Right 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
5	Body Part	Subclavian Vein, Right

When to Use

Use a code from this group when an appliance such as a central venous catheter or similar device is inserted into the right subclavian vein for vascular access, monitoring, or therapeutic delivery. Select the specific code when documentation confirms the right subclavian vein as the insertion site and the procedure meets inpatient coding criteria.

ICD-10-PCS Codes

6 rows

ICD-10-PCS Code	Description
05H503Z	Insertion of Infusion Device into Right Subclavian Vein, Open Approach
05H50DZ	Insertion of Intraluminal Device into Right Subclavian Vein, Open Approach
05H533Z	Insertion of Infusion Device into Right Subclavian Vein, Percutaneous Approach
05H53DZ	Insertion of Intraluminal Device into Right Subclavian Vein, Percutaneous Approach
05H543Z	Insertion of Infusion Device into Right Subclavian Vein, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach
05H54DZ	Insertion of Intraluminal Device into Right Subclavian Vein, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach

DRG Codes

18 rows

DRG Code	Description
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
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

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Typical Clinical Scenarios

A critically ill adult in the intensive care unit with septic shock requiring vasopressor support and central venous pressure monitoring needs reliable central venous access. The team places a tunneled or nontunneled central venous catheter into the right subclavian vein using a percutaneous approach at the bedside to administer vasoactive medications and for hemodynamic monitoring. Documentation confirms insertion of an infusion-type appliance into the right subclavian vein via a percutaneous technique. Typical codes: 05H533Z
A patient scheduled for elective chemotherapy requires long-term vascular access for repeated infusion therapy. In the operating room under fluoroscopic guidance, the clinician inserts a tunneled infusion port catheter system with the catheter tip placed centrally via an open approach to the right subclavian vein to facilitate repeated outpatient infusions. Operative notes document insertion of an infusion device into the right subclavian vein and an open surgical approach for device placement. Typical codes: 05H503Z
A hospitalized patient with an existing right subclavian central line develops malfunction and difficulty aspirating; after evaluation the team removes the dysfunctional intraluminal catheter and inserts a replacement intraluminal device into the right subclavian vein using a percutaneous endoscopic-assisted technique to restore central venous access. The record specifies insertion of an intraluminal device into the right subclavian vein via a percutaneous endoscopic approach for catheter replacement. Typical codes: 05H54DZ

Related Codes

05H0-AZYGOS-VEIN-INSERTION

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

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

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

6 rows

ICD-10-PCS Code	Description
05H503Z	Insertion of Infusion Device into Right Subclavian Vein, Open Approach
05H50DZ	Insertion of Intraluminal Device into Right Subclavian Vein, Open Approach
05H533Z	Insertion of Infusion Device into Right Subclavian Vein, Percutaneous Approach
05H53DZ	Insertion of Intraluminal Device into Right Subclavian Vein, Percutaneous Approach
05H543Z	Insertion of Infusion Device into Right Subclavian Vein, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach
05H54DZ	Insertion of Intraluminal Device into Right Subclavian Vein, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach

DRG Codes

18 rows

DRG Code	Description
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
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

Showing 1–10 of 18

Typical Clinical Scenarios

A critically ill adult in the intensive care unit with septic shock requiring vasopressor support and central venous pressure monitoring needs reliable central venous access. The team places a tunneled or nontunneled central venous catheter into the right subclavian vein using a percutaneous approach at the bedside to administer vasoactive medications and for hemodynamic monitoring. Documentation confirms insertion of an infusion-type appliance into the right subclavian vein via a percutaneous technique. Typical codes: 05H533Z
A patient scheduled for elective chemotherapy requires long-term vascular access for repeated infusion therapy. In the operating room under fluoroscopic guidance, the clinician inserts a tunneled infusion port catheter system with the catheter tip placed centrally via an open approach to the right subclavian vein to facilitate repeated outpatient infusions. Operative notes document insertion of an infusion device into the right subclavian vein and an open surgical approach for device placement. Typical codes: 05H503Z
A hospitalized patient with an existing right subclavian central line develops malfunction and difficulty aspirating; after evaluation the team removes the dysfunctional intraluminal catheter and inserts a replacement intraluminal device into the right subclavian vein using a percutaneous endoscopic-assisted technique to restore central venous access. The record specifies insertion of an intraluminal device into the right subclavian vein via a percutaneous endoscopic approach for catheter replacement. Typical codes: 05H54DZ

Related Codes

05H0-AZYGOS-VEIN-INSERTION

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

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

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

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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Code Attributes

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

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Subclavian Vein, Right Insertion Procedure Overview

Code Attributes

When to Use

ICD-10-PCS Codes

DRG Codes

Typical Clinical Scenarios

Related Codes

Which ICD-10-PCS codes identify insertion into the right subclavian vein?

What body system and operation are represented by the 05H5 code group?

How does accurate coding in the 05H5 group affect inpatient care documentation?

Which DRG categories may relate to procedures in the right subclavian vein insertion group?

What distinctions do the individual 05H5 codes convey about the procedure?

References

When to Use

ICD-10-PCS Codes

DRG Codes

Typical Clinical Scenarios

Related Codes

Which ICD-10-PCS codes identify insertion into the right subclavian vein?

What body system and operation are represented by the 05H5 code group?

How does accurate coding in the 05H5 group affect inpatient care documentation?

Which DRG categories may relate to procedures in the right subclavian vein insertion group?

What distinctions do the individual 05H5 codes convey about the procedure?

References