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

The International Classification of Diseases, Tenth Revision, Procedure Coding System (ICD-10-PCS) code group 0696 includes procedures performed to drain fluids or gases from vessels in the inferior mesenteric vein. These ICD-10-PCS codes are used for inpatient documentation when drainage of the inferior mesenteric vein is performed to remove blood, thrombus-related effusions, or other intravascular accumulations. Accurate coding within the ICD-10-PCS 0696 group is essential for proper inpatient reimbursement, as it captures the specific drainage procedure performed and supports clinical documentation accuracy.

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Inferior Mesenteric Vein Drainage Procedure Overview

Procedures in this group involve draining fluids or gases from the inferior mesenteric vein, a component of the lower veins circulation that drains blood from portions of the large intestine. These drainage procedures target the lower veins body system and remove accumulated blood, thrombus-associated fluids, or other intravascular collections. Accurate ICD-10-PCS coding is important for inpatient records because it captures the specific vein treated and supports appropriate reimbursement tied to the procedure performed.

Code Attributes

Character	ICD-10-PCS Category	Code Group Details
0	Section	Medical and Surgical
6	Body System	Lower Veins
9	Operation	Drainage
6	Body Part	Inferior Mesenteric Vein

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Inferior Mesenteric Vein Drainage Procedure Overview

Code Attributes

Character	ICD-10-PCS Category	Code Group Details
0	Section	Medical and Surgical
6	Body System	Lower Veins
9	Operation	Drainage
6	Body Part	Inferior Mesenteric Vein

When to Use

Use a code from this group when a documented drainage procedure is performed on the inferior mesenteric vein to evacuate blood, thrombus-related fluid, or other intravascular collections. These codes apply only when the medical record clearly indicates drainage of the inferior mesenteric vein during the inpatient encounter.

ICD-10-PCS Codes

9 rows

ICD-10-PCS Code	Description
069600Z	Drainage of Inferior Mesenteric Vein with Drainage Device, Open Approach
06960ZX	Drainage of Inferior Mesenteric Vein, Open Approach, Diagnostic
06960ZZ	Drainage of Inferior Mesenteric Vein, Open Approach
069630Z	Drainage of Inferior Mesenteric Vein with Drainage Device, Percutaneous Approach
06963ZX	Drainage of Inferior Mesenteric Vein, Percutaneous Approach, Diagnostic
06963ZZ	Drainage of Inferior Mesenteric Vein, Percutaneous Approach
069640Z	Drainage of Inferior Mesenteric Vein with Drainage Device, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach
06964ZX	Drainage of Inferior Mesenteric Vein, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach, Diagnostic
06964ZZ	Drainage of Inferior Mesenteric Vein, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach

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 presents emergently with acute lower gastrointestinal bleeding and hemodynamic instability. Imaging and angiography identify active intraluminal hemorrhage with pooling within the inferior mesenteric vein territory requiring evacuation and placement of a drain to control ongoing bleeding and prevent reaccumulation. An open drainage procedure with placement of a drainage device is performed during the inpatient admission. Typical codes: 069600Z
An elderly patient with a chronic mesenteric venous thrombosis is admitted for planned management of persistent symptomatic venous congestion and recurrent low-grade bleeding despite anticoagulation. A percutaneous drainage procedure is performed to remove thrombus-associated fluid collections within the inferior mesenteric vein under imaging guidance to relieve symptoms and aid subsequent definitive therapy. Typical codes: 069630Z
A patient previously treated for inferior mesenteric vein thrombosis returns with signs of infection and a recurrent intravascular collection despite initial percutaneous drainage. During the inpatient stay, a percutaneous endoscopic approach is used to re-access and perform diagnostic evaluation with drainage to manage the recurrent collection and guide further care. Typical codes: 06964ZX, 06964ZZ

Related Codes

0690-INFERIOR-VENA-CAVA-DRAINAGE

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0691-SPLENIC-VEIN-DRAINAGE

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0692-GASTRIC-VEIN-DRAINAGE

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

0693-ESOPHAGEAL-VEIN-DRAINAGE

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

0694-HEPATIC-VEIN-DRAINAGE

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

0695-SUPERIOR-MESENTERIC-VEIN-DRAINAGE

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

0697-COLIC-VEIN-DRAINAGE

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

0698-PORTAL-VEIN-DRAINAGE

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

0699-RENAL-VEIN-RIGHT-DRAINAGE

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

069B-LEFT-RENAL-VEIN-DRAINAGE

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

9 rows

ICD-10-PCS Code	Description
069600Z	Drainage of Inferior Mesenteric Vein with Drainage Device, Open Approach
06960ZX	Drainage of Inferior Mesenteric Vein, Open Approach, Diagnostic
06960ZZ	Drainage of Inferior Mesenteric Vein, Open Approach
069630Z	Drainage of Inferior Mesenteric Vein with Drainage Device, Percutaneous Approach
06963ZX	Drainage of Inferior Mesenteric Vein, Percutaneous Approach, Diagnostic
06963ZZ	Drainage of Inferior Mesenteric Vein, Percutaneous Approach
069640Z	Drainage of Inferior Mesenteric Vein with Drainage Device, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach
06964ZX	Drainage of Inferior Mesenteric Vein, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach, Diagnostic
06964ZZ	Drainage of Inferior Mesenteric Vein, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach

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 presents emergently with acute lower gastrointestinal bleeding and hemodynamic instability. Imaging and angiography identify active intraluminal hemorrhage with pooling within the inferior mesenteric vein territory requiring evacuation and placement of a drain to control ongoing bleeding and prevent reaccumulation. An open drainage procedure with placement of a drainage device is performed during the inpatient admission. Typical codes: 069600Z
An elderly patient with a chronic mesenteric venous thrombosis is admitted for planned management of persistent symptomatic venous congestion and recurrent low-grade bleeding despite anticoagulation. A percutaneous drainage procedure is performed to remove thrombus-associated fluid collections within the inferior mesenteric vein under imaging guidance to relieve symptoms and aid subsequent definitive therapy. Typical codes: 069630Z
A patient previously treated for inferior mesenteric vein thrombosis returns with signs of infection and a recurrent intravascular collection despite initial percutaneous drainage. During the inpatient stay, a percutaneous endoscopic approach is used to re-access and perform diagnostic evaluation with drainage to manage the recurrent collection and guide further care. Typical codes: 06964ZX, 06964ZZ

Related Codes

0690-INFERIOR-VENA-CAVA-DRAINAGE

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

0691-SPLENIC-VEIN-DRAINAGE

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

0692-GASTRIC-VEIN-DRAINAGE

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

0693-ESOPHAGEAL-VEIN-DRAINAGE

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

0694-HEPATIC-VEIN-DRAINAGE

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

0695-SUPERIOR-MESENTERIC-VEIN-DRAINAGE

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

0697-COLIC-VEIN-DRAINAGE

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

0698-PORTAL-VEIN-DRAINAGE

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

0699-RENAL-VEIN-RIGHT-DRAINAGE

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

069B-LEFT-RENAL-VEIN-DRAINAGE

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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Code Attributes

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Code Attributes

When to Use

ICD-10-PCS Codes

DRG Codes

Typical Clinical Scenarios

Related Codes

Which body system and operation do the ICD-10-PCS codes in group 0696 represent?

What are the approaches and device options captured by the individual ICD-10-PCS codes in 0696?

How should these ICD-10-PCS codes be used in inpatient documentation?

Which DRG categories are related to procedures coded in the 0696 group?

What clinical target does the inferior mesenteric vein drainage procedure address?

References

When to Use

ICD-10-PCS Codes

DRG Codes

Typical Clinical Scenarios

Related Codes

Which body system and operation do the ICD-10-PCS codes in group 0696 represent?

What are the approaches and device options captured by the individual ICD-10-PCS codes in 0696?

How should these ICD-10-PCS codes be used in inpatient documentation?

Which DRG categories are related to procedures coded in the 0696 group?

What clinical target does the inferior mesenteric vein drainage procedure address?

References