ICD-10-PCS Code For Axillary Vein, Left: Procedure Code Group Overview
The International Classification of Diseases, Tenth Revision, Procedure Coding System (ICD-10-PCS) code group 05Q8 includes procedures performed to repair vascular structures in the left axillary vein. These ICD-10-PCS codes are used for inpatient documentation when a restorative repair of the left axillary vein is performed to correct anatomic disruption or dysfunction. Accurate coding within the ICD-10-PCS 05Q8 group is essential for proper inpatient reimbursement, as it captures the procedure performed and supports clinical documentation accuracy.
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Axillary Vein, Left Repair Procedure Overview
This procedure group includes repair operations on the left axillary vein, part of the upper venous system that returns blood from the arm to the central circulation. These procedures restore, to the extent possible, the normal anatomic structure and function of the left axillary vein after injury, stenosis, thrombosis, or iatrogenic damage. Accurate ICD-10-PCS coding of these repairs is important for inpatient reimbursement because it documents the specific vessel treated and the restorative operation performed.
Code Attributes
| Character | ICD-10-PCS Category | Code Group Details |
|---|---|---|
| 0 | Section | Medical and Surgical |
| 5 | Body System | Upper Veins |
| Q | Operation | Repair |
| 8 | Body Part | Axillary Vein, Left |