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

The International Classification of Diseases, Tenth Revision, Procedure Coding System (ICD-10-PCS) code group 05PY includes procedures performed to remove devices or objects in the upper veins. These ICD-10-PCS codes are used for inpatient documentation when a device, catheter, lead, or foreign object is extracted from an upper vein. Accurate coding within the ICD-10-PCS 05PY group is essential for proper inpatient reimbursement, as it captures the procedure performed and supports clinical documentation accuracy.

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Upper Vein Removal Procedure Overview

Procedures in this group involve the removal of devices or objects from the upper vein system, targeting the venous structures of the upper extremity and adjacent thoracic venous pathways. These removal procedures are coded in the Medical and Surgical section of the International Classification of Diseases, Tenth Revision, Procedure Coding System and are used for inpatient documentation of device explantation or extraction from upper veins. Accurate coding ensures the clinical action and targeted body part are captured for 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
P	Operation	Removal
Y	Body Part	Upper Vein

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Upper 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
Y	Body Part	Upper Vein

When to Use

Use a code from this group when an inpatient procedure involves taking out a device or object from an upper vein. These codes apply when the clinical record documents extraction, explantation, or removal of a catheter, lead, port, or similar device from an upper venous site.

ICD-10-PCS Codes

31 rows

ICD-10-PCS Code	Description
05PY00Z	Removal of Drainage Device from Upper Vein, Open Approach
05PY02Z	Removal of Monitoring Device from Upper Vein, Open Approach
05PY03Z	Removal of Infusion Device from Upper Vein, Open Approach
05PY07Z	Removal of Autologous Tissue Substitute from Upper Vein, Open Approach
05PY0CZ	Removal of Extraluminal Device from Upper Vein, Open Approach
05PY0DZ	Removal of Intraluminal Device from Upper Vein, Open Approach
05PY0JZ	Removal of Synthetic Substitute from Upper Vein, Open Approach
05PY0KZ	Removal of Nonautologous Tissue Substitute from Upper Vein, Open Approach
05PY0YZ	Removal of Other Device from Upper Vein, Open Approach
05PY30Z	Removal of Drainage Device from Upper Vein, Percutaneous Approach

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DRG Codes

6 rows

DRG Code	Description
252	Other Vascular Procedures with MCC
253	Other Vascular Procedures with CC
254	Other Vascular Procedures without CC/MCC
987	Non-Extensive O.R. Procedures Unrelated to Principal Diagnosis with MCC
988	Non-Extensive O.R. Procedures Unrelated to Principal Diagnosis with CC
989	Non-Extensive O.R. Procedures Unrelated to Principal Diagnosis without CC/MCC

Typical Clinical Scenarios

An adult patient is admitted through the ED with acute upper extremity swelling, erythema, and signs of catheter-related bloodstream infection originating from a peripherally inserted central venous infusion catheter in the basilic vein. After blood cultures are obtained and IV antibiotics started, the infusion catheter is removed from the upper vein using a percutaneous approach to control the source of infection and facilitate therapy. Typical codes: 05PY33Z
A patient is scheduled for elective removal of a tunneled dialysis catheter that was previously placed in an upper central vein and is no longer needed due to maturation of a permanent arteriovenous fistula. The planned inpatient procedure uses an open approach to explant the infusion device and close the tunnel site under sterile conditions. Typical codes: 05PY03Z
A hospitalized patient develops malfunction and intraluminal thrombotic occlusion of a long-term central venous port placed in an upper vein. After thrombectomy attempts fail, the port and its intraluminal components are removed via a percutaneous endoscopic-assisted technique to address device failure and prevent further complications. Typical codes: 05PY4DZ

Related Codes

05P0-AZYGOS-VEIN-REMOVAL

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

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

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

31 rows

ICD-10-PCS Code	Description
05PY00Z	Removal of Drainage Device from Upper Vein, Open Approach
05PY02Z	Removal of Monitoring Device from Upper Vein, Open Approach
05PY03Z	Removal of Infusion Device from Upper Vein, Open Approach
05PY07Z	Removal of Autologous Tissue Substitute from Upper Vein, Open Approach
05PY0CZ	Removal of Extraluminal Device from Upper Vein, Open Approach
05PY0DZ	Removal of Intraluminal Device from Upper Vein, Open Approach
05PY0JZ	Removal of Synthetic Substitute from Upper Vein, Open Approach
05PY0KZ	Removal of Nonautologous Tissue Substitute from Upper Vein, Open Approach
05PY0YZ	Removal of Other Device from Upper Vein, Open Approach
05PY30Z	Removal of Drainage Device from Upper Vein, Percutaneous Approach

Showing 1–10 of 31

DRG Codes

6 rows

DRG Code	Description
252	Other Vascular Procedures with MCC
253	Other Vascular Procedures with CC
254	Other Vascular Procedures without CC/MCC
987	Non-Extensive O.R. Procedures Unrelated to Principal Diagnosis with MCC
988	Non-Extensive O.R. Procedures Unrelated to Principal Diagnosis with CC
989	Non-Extensive O.R. Procedures Unrelated to Principal Diagnosis without CC/MCC

Typical Clinical Scenarios

An adult patient is admitted through the ED with acute upper extremity swelling, erythema, and signs of catheter-related bloodstream infection originating from a peripherally inserted central venous infusion catheter in the basilic vein. After blood cultures are obtained and IV antibiotics started, the infusion catheter is removed from the upper vein using a percutaneous approach to control the source of infection and facilitate therapy. Typical codes: 05PY33Z
A patient is scheduled for elective removal of a tunneled dialysis catheter that was previously placed in an upper central vein and is no longer needed due to maturation of a permanent arteriovenous fistula. The planned inpatient procedure uses an open approach to explant the infusion device and close the tunnel site under sterile conditions. Typical codes: 05PY03Z
A hospitalized patient develops malfunction and intraluminal thrombotic occlusion of a long-term central venous port placed in an upper vein. After thrombectomy attempts fail, the port and its intraluminal components are removed via a percutaneous endoscopic-assisted technique to address device failure and prevent further complications. Typical codes: 05PY4DZ

Related Codes

05P0-AZYGOS-VEIN-REMOVAL

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

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

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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Upper Vein Removal Procedure Overview

Code Attributes

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

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Upper Vein Removal Procedure Overview

Code Attributes

When to Use

ICD-10-PCS Codes

DRG Codes

Typical Clinical Scenarios

Related Codes

Which body system and operation are represented by ICD-10-PCS code group 05PY?

What types of devices or objects are coded in the 05PY group?

How does approach type affect the specific ICD-10-PCS codes in 05PY?

How should accurate coding in the 05PY group be used in inpatient documentation?

Which DRG families are related to procedures coded in the 05PY group?

References

When to Use

ICD-10-PCS Codes

DRG Codes

Typical Clinical Scenarios

Related Codes

Which body system and operation are represented by ICD-10-PCS code group 05PY?

What types of devices or objects are coded in the 05PY group?

How does approach type affect the specific ICD-10-PCS codes in 05PY?

How should accurate coding in the 05PY group be used in inpatient documentation?

Which DRG families are related to procedures coded in the 05PY group?

References