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 05P0 includes procedures performed to remove devices or objects in the Azygos Vein. These ICD-10-PCS codes are used for inpatient documentation when a device, foreign body, or implanted material is extracted from the azygos vein. Accurate coding within the ICD-10-PCS 05P0 group is essential for proper inpatient reimbursement, as it captures the specific removal procedure performed and determines appropriate case mix and payment.

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Azygos Vein Removal Procedure Overview

This procedure group covers removal of devices or objects from the azygos vein within the upper venous system. Procedures involve extracting prosthetic devices, intravascular foreign bodies, or other implanted materials from the azygos vein and surrounding venous structures. Accurate coding of these removal procedures affects inpatient reimbursement by ensuring the documented operation and anatomical target are captured for case mix and payment determination.

Code Attributes

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

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Azygos Vein Removal Procedure Overview

Code Attributes

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

When to Use

Use a code from this group when an operative procedure documents removal of a device or foreign body from the azygos vein. These codes apply when the medical record clearly indicates an extraction or removal operation involving the azygos vein.

ICD-10-PCS Codes

8 rows

ICD-10-PCS Code	Description
05P002Z	Removal of Monitoring Device from Azygos Vein, Open Approach
05P00MZ	Removal of Neurostimulator Lead from Azygos Vein, Open Approach
05P032Z	Removal of Monitoring Device from Azygos Vein, Percutaneous Approach
05P03MZ	Removal of Neurostimulator Lead from Azygos Vein, Percutaneous Approach
05P042Z	Removal of Monitoring Device from Azygos Vein, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach
05P04MZ	Removal of Neurostimulator Lead from Azygos Vein, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach
05P0X2Z	Removal of Monitoring Device from Azygos Vein, External Approach
05P0XMZ	Removal of Neurostimulator Lead from Azygos Vein, External Approach

DRG Codes

21 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
515	Other Musculoskeletal System and Connective Tissue O.R. Procedures with MCC
516	Other Musculoskeletal System and Connective Tissue O.R. Procedures with CC
517	Other Musculoskeletal System and Connective Tissue O.R. Procedures without CC/MCC
715	Other Male Reproductive System O.R. Procedures for Malignancy with CC/MCC

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Typical Clinical Scenarios

A middle-aged patient is admitted emergently with sudden chest pain and dyspnea after known migration of a central venous monitoring catheter tip into the azygos vein, confirmed on chest imaging. Because the migrated catheter is causing venous obstruction and risk of vessel injury, the surgical team performs an open procedure to extract the monitoring device from the azygos vein. The operation is documented as removal of a monitoring device via an open approach from the azygos vein. Typical codes: 05P002Z
An adult with chronic neuropathic thoracic pain undergoes a planned inpatient procedure to remove a previously implanted neurostimulator lead that was threaded into the azygos vein during an earlier attempt at lead placement but never activated. The elective removal is performed percutaneously under fluoroscopic guidance to extract the neurostimulator lead from the azygos vein after preoperative imaging confirms position and lack of severe adhesions. Typical codes: 05P03MZ
A patient previously treated with a monitoring catheter develops a symptomatic catheter-related infection localized to the azygos vein access site with persistent bacteremia despite antibiotics, necessitating inpatient removal. Because endovascular adhesion is suspected and visualization is required, a percutaneous endoscopic technique is used to remove the infected monitoring device from the azygos vein. Typical codes: 05P042Z

Related Codes

05P3-RIGHT-INNOMINATE-VEIN-REMOVAL

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

05P4-LEFT-INNOMINATE-VEIN-REMOVAL

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

05PY-UPPER-VEIN-REMOVAL

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

8 rows

ICD-10-PCS Code	Description
05P002Z	Removal of Monitoring Device from Azygos Vein, Open Approach
05P00MZ	Removal of Neurostimulator Lead from Azygos Vein, Open Approach
05P032Z	Removal of Monitoring Device from Azygos Vein, Percutaneous Approach
05P03MZ	Removal of Neurostimulator Lead from Azygos Vein, Percutaneous Approach
05P042Z	Removal of Monitoring Device from Azygos Vein, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach
05P04MZ	Removal of Neurostimulator Lead from Azygos Vein, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach
05P0X2Z	Removal of Monitoring Device from Azygos Vein, External Approach
05P0XMZ	Removal of Neurostimulator Lead from Azygos Vein, External Approach

DRG Codes

21 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
515	Other Musculoskeletal System and Connective Tissue O.R. Procedures with MCC
516	Other Musculoskeletal System and Connective Tissue O.R. Procedures with CC
517	Other Musculoskeletal System and Connective Tissue O.R. Procedures without CC/MCC
715	Other Male Reproductive System O.R. Procedures for Malignancy with CC/MCC

Showing 1–10 of 21

Typical Clinical Scenarios

A middle-aged patient is admitted emergently with sudden chest pain and dyspnea after known migration of a central venous monitoring catheter tip into the azygos vein, confirmed on chest imaging. Because the migrated catheter is causing venous obstruction and risk of vessel injury, the surgical team performs an open procedure to extract the monitoring device from the azygos vein. The operation is documented as removal of a monitoring device via an open approach from the azygos vein. Typical codes: 05P002Z
An adult with chronic neuropathic thoracic pain undergoes a planned inpatient procedure to remove a previously implanted neurostimulator lead that was threaded into the azygos vein during an earlier attempt at lead placement but never activated. The elective removal is performed percutaneously under fluoroscopic guidance to extract the neurostimulator lead from the azygos vein after preoperative imaging confirms position and lack of severe adhesions. Typical codes: 05P03MZ
A patient previously treated with a monitoring catheter develops a symptomatic catheter-related infection localized to the azygos vein access site with persistent bacteremia despite antibiotics, necessitating inpatient removal. Because endovascular adhesion is suspected and visualization is required, a percutaneous endoscopic technique is used to remove the infected monitoring device from the azygos vein. Typical codes: 05P042Z

Related Codes

05P3-RIGHT-INNOMINATE-VEIN-REMOVAL

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

05P4-LEFT-INNOMINATE-VEIN-REMOVAL

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

05PY-UPPER-VEIN-REMOVAL

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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Azygos Vein Removal Procedure Overview

Code Attributes

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Azygos Vein Removal 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 removal procedures in the azygos vein?

What body system and operation are represented in code group 05P0?

Which specific procedure codes in 05P0 represent percutaneous approaches?

How does accurate coding in the 05P0 group affect inpatient reimbursement?

What are the approaches available for removal procedures in the 05P0 code list?

References

When to Use

ICD-10-PCS Codes

DRG Codes

Typical Clinical Scenarios

Related Codes

Which ICD-10-PCS code group covers removal procedures in the azygos vein?

What body system and operation are represented in code group 05P0?

Which specific procedure codes in 05P0 represent percutaneous approaches?

How does accurate coding in the 05P0 group affect inpatient reimbursement?

What are the approaches available for removal procedures in the 05P0 code list?

References