ICD-10-PCS Code For Inferior Vena Cava: Procedure Code Group Overview

The International Classification of Diseases, Tenth Revision, Procedure Coding System (ICD-10-PCS) code group 0670 includes procedures performed to dilate the lumen of the inferior vena cava in the lower veins. These ICD-10-PCS codes are used for inpatient documentation when a clinician performs dilation to relieve obstruction or improve venous flow in the inferior vena cava. Accurate coding within the ICD-10-PCS 0670 group is essential for proper inpatient reimbursement, as it captures the specific procedure performed and supports clinical documentation accuracy.

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Inferior Vena Cava Dilation Procedure Overview

Procedures in this group involve dilation of the inferior vena cava and target the lower veins body system. They expand the lumen of the inferior vena cava to improve venous blood flow or relieve obstruction. Accurate coding of these procedures ensures inpatient clinical documentation matches the operative intent and supports appropriate case mix and payment.

Code Attributes

Character	ICD-10-PCS Category	Code Group Details
0	Section	Medical and Surgical
6	Body System	Lower Veins
7	Operation	Dilation
0	Body Part	Inferior Vena Cava

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Inferior Vena Cava Dilation Procedure Overview

Code Attributes

Character	ICD-10-PCS Category	Code Group Details
0	Section	Medical and Surgical
6	Body System	Lower Veins
7	Operation	Dilation
0	Body Part	Inferior Vena Cava

When to Use

Use a code from this group when the primary procedure performed is dilation of the inferior vena cava to relieve stenosis or obstruction. Do not use this group for other operations on the inferior vena cava such as repair, bypass, or occlusion.

ICD-10-PCS Codes

6 rows

ICD-10-PCS Code	Description
06700DZ	Dilation of Inferior Vena Cava with Intraluminal Device, Open Approach
06700ZZ	Dilation of Inferior Vena Cava, Open Approach
06703DZ	Dilation of Inferior Vena Cava with Intraluminal Device, Percutaneous Approach
06703ZZ	Dilation of Inferior Vena Cava, Percutaneous Approach
06704DZ	Dilation of Inferior Vena Cava with Intraluminal Device, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach
06704ZZ	Dilation of Inferior Vena Cava, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach

DRG Codes

33 rows

DRG Code	Description
037	Extracranial Procedures with MCC
038	Extracranial Procedures with CC
039	Extracranial 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
253	Other Vascular Procedures with CC
254	Other Vascular Procedures without CC/MCC
356	Other Digestive System O.R. Procedures with MCC

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Typical Clinical Scenarios

A 68-year-old man with a history of chronic deep vein thrombosis presents with progressive lower extremity edema and imaging showing high-grade stenosis of the inferior vena cava at the level of the iliac confluence. Because conservative therapy failed and venous outflow is compromised, dilation of the inferior vena cava using an intravascular balloon and temporary intraluminal device is performed via a percutaneous approach to restore patency and improve venous return. The procedure is done during the inpatient admission for symptomatic relief and monitoring. Typical codes: 06703DZ, 06703ZZ
An adult patient is admitted emergently with acute bilateral lower extremity phlegmasia and CT venography demonstrating acute thrombotic occlusion with severe narrowing of the inferior vena cava. Immediate percutaneous endovascular dilation is undertaken to rapidly expand the IVC lumen and facilitate thrombus removal and reperfusion. The procedure uses endovascular instruments introduced through a percutaneous endoscopic access for urgent restoration of flow. Typical codes: 06704DZ, 06704ZZ
A patient previously treated with open surgical patch angioplasty of the inferior vena cava returns months later with recurrent symptomatic stenosis and reduced flow despite prior repair. During this inpatient admission, an open dilation of the inferior vena cava is performed, with placement of an intraluminal device to scaffold the lumen and address restenosis following the initial repair. The operation targets expansion of the venous lumen to relieve recurrent obstruction. Typical codes: 06700DZ, 06700ZZ

Related Codes

0671-SPLENIC-VEIN-DILATION

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0672-GASTRIC-VEIN-DILATION

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0673-ESOPHAGEAL-VEIN-DILATION

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

0674-HEPATIC-VEIN-DILATION

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

0675-SUPERIOR-MESENTERIC-VEIN-DILATION

ICD-10-PCS Code For Superior Mesenteric Vein: Procedure Code Group Overview

0676-INFERIOR-MESENTERIC-VEIN-DILATION

ICD-10-PCS Code For Inferior Mesenteric Vein: Procedure Code Group Overview

0677-COLIC-VEIN-DILATION

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

0678-PORTAL-VEIN-DILATION

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

0679-RENAL-VEIN-RIGHT-DILATION

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

067B-RENAL-VEIN-LEFT-DILATION

ICD-10-PCS Code For Left Renal Vein: 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
06700DZ	Dilation of Inferior Vena Cava with Intraluminal Device, Open Approach
06700ZZ	Dilation of Inferior Vena Cava, Open Approach
06703DZ	Dilation of Inferior Vena Cava with Intraluminal Device, Percutaneous Approach
06703ZZ	Dilation of Inferior Vena Cava, Percutaneous Approach
06704DZ	Dilation of Inferior Vena Cava with Intraluminal Device, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach
06704ZZ	Dilation of Inferior Vena Cava, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach

DRG Codes

33 rows

DRG Code	Description
037	Extracranial Procedures with MCC
038	Extracranial Procedures with CC
039	Extracranial 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
253	Other Vascular Procedures with CC
254	Other Vascular Procedures without CC/MCC
356	Other Digestive System O.R. Procedures with MCC

Showing 1–10 of 33

Typical Clinical Scenarios

A 68-year-old man with a history of chronic deep vein thrombosis presents with progressive lower extremity edema and imaging showing high-grade stenosis of the inferior vena cava at the level of the iliac confluence. Because conservative therapy failed and venous outflow is compromised, dilation of the inferior vena cava using an intravascular balloon and temporary intraluminal device is performed via a percutaneous approach to restore patency and improve venous return. The procedure is done during the inpatient admission for symptomatic relief and monitoring. Typical codes: 06703DZ, 06703ZZ
An adult patient is admitted emergently with acute bilateral lower extremity phlegmasia and CT venography demonstrating acute thrombotic occlusion with severe narrowing of the inferior vena cava. Immediate percutaneous endovascular dilation is undertaken to rapidly expand the IVC lumen and facilitate thrombus removal and reperfusion. The procedure uses endovascular instruments introduced through a percutaneous endoscopic access for urgent restoration of flow. Typical codes: 06704DZ, 06704ZZ
A patient previously treated with open surgical patch angioplasty of the inferior vena cava returns months later with recurrent symptomatic stenosis and reduced flow despite prior repair. During this inpatient admission, an open dilation of the inferior vena cava is performed, with placement of an intraluminal device to scaffold the lumen and address restenosis following the initial repair. The operation targets expansion of the venous lumen to relieve recurrent obstruction. Typical codes: 06700DZ, 06700ZZ

Related Codes

0671-SPLENIC-VEIN-DILATION

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

0672-GASTRIC-VEIN-DILATION

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

0673-ESOPHAGEAL-VEIN-DILATION

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

0674-HEPATIC-VEIN-DILATION

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

0675-SUPERIOR-MESENTERIC-VEIN-DILATION

ICD-10-PCS Code For Superior Mesenteric Vein: Procedure Code Group Overview

0676-INFERIOR-MESENTERIC-VEIN-DILATION

ICD-10-PCS Code For Inferior Mesenteric Vein: Procedure Code Group Overview

0677-COLIC-VEIN-DILATION

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

0678-PORTAL-VEIN-DILATION

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

0679-RENAL-VEIN-RIGHT-DILATION

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

067B-RENAL-VEIN-LEFT-DILATION

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

Showing 1–10 of 23

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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Inferior Vena Cava Dilation Procedure Overview

Code Attributes

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Code Attributes

When to Use

ICD-10-PCS Codes

DRG Codes

Typical Clinical Scenarios

Related Codes

Which ICD-10-PCS codes are in the Inferior Vena Cava dilation group 0670?

What is the clinical intent described for procedures in ICD-10-PCS group 0670?

Which ICD-10-PCS section, body system, and operation apply to code group 0670?

How are intraluminal devices represented within the 0670 code set?

What related DRG categories may be assigned with procedures coded from group 0670?

References

When to Use

ICD-10-PCS Codes

DRG Codes

Typical Clinical Scenarios

Related Codes

Which ICD-10-PCS codes are in the Inferior Vena Cava dilation group 0670?

What is the clinical intent described for procedures in ICD-10-PCS group 0670?

Which ICD-10-PCS section, body system, and operation apply to code group 0670?

How are intraluminal devices represented within the 0670 code set?

What related DRG categories may be assigned with procedures coded from group 0670?

References