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

The International Classification of Diseases, Tenth Revision, Procedure Coding System (ICD-10-PCS) code group 0698 includes procedures performed to drain fluids or gases from the portal vein in the lower veins. These ICD-10-PCS codes are used for inpatient documentation when a clinician performs drainage of the portal vein to relieve venous congestion, treat an effusion, or obtain diagnostic specimens. Accurate coding within the ICD-10-PCS 0698 group is essential for proper inpatient reimbursement, as it captures the procedure performed and supports clinical documentation accuracy.

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Portal Vein Drainage Procedure Overview

This procedure group contains inpatient drainage procedures performed on the portal vein, which is part of the lower veins body system. These procedures involve removing fluids or gases from the portal vein to relieve symptoms, treat collections, or obtain diagnostic samples. Accurate ICD-10-PCS coding of portal vein drainage supports appropriate inpatient reimbursement by capturing the exact procedure performed and ensuring clinical documentation aligns with billing.

Code Attributes

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

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Portal 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
8	Body Part	Portal Vein

When to Use

Use a code from this group when an inpatient procedure involves actively draining fluid or gas from the portal vein. Codes apply when the operative report documents portal vein drainage as the primary action performed.

ICD-10-PCS Codes

9 rows

ICD-10-PCS Code	Description
069800Z	Drainage of Portal Vein with Drainage Device, Open Approach
06980ZX	Drainage of Portal Vein, Open Approach, Diagnostic
06980ZZ	Drainage of Portal Vein, Open Approach
069830Z	Drainage of Portal Vein with Drainage Device, Percutaneous Approach
06983ZX	Drainage of Portal Vein, Percutaneous Approach, Diagnostic
06983ZZ	Drainage of Portal Vein, Percutaneous Approach
069840Z	Drainage of Portal Vein with Drainage Device, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach
06984ZX	Drainage of Portal Vein, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach, Diagnostic
06984ZZ	Drainage of Portal 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

A patient with decompensated cirrhosis is admitted with acute portal hypertensive variceal bleeding and signs of refractory portal venous congestion; the interventional team performs an urgent percutaneous drainage of portal vein thrombus-associated venous outflow obstruction to reduce portal pressure and obtain specimens for culture and analysis. This acute, minimally invasive procedure is done in the inpatient setting to relieve hemodynamic compromise and guide further therapy. Typical codes: 069830Z, 06983ZX
An elective case in a patient with recurrent ascites and imaging demonstrating a localized portal venous collection suspected to represent an infected portal vein thrombophlebitis; during a scheduled inpatient admission the team performs percutaneous endoscopic drainage of the portal vein collection to control infection and sample fluid for microbiology. This planned procedure is chosen for targeted drainage and diagnostic sampling under endoscopic guidance. Typical codes: 069840Z, 06984ZX
A patient develops postoperative portal vein fluid accumulation after major hepatic resection, with worsening abdominal pain and systemic inflammatory response; an open surgical drainage of the portal vein is performed during the same hospitalization to evacuate the collection and place a drainage device for ongoing output and monitoring. This inpatient operative intervention addresses a complication of prior surgery and provides definitive source control. Typical codes: 069800Z, 06980ZX

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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

0696-INFERIOR-MESENTERIC-VEIN-DRAINAGE

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

0697-COLIC-VEIN-DRAINAGE

ICD-10-PCS Code For Colic 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
069800Z	Drainage of Portal Vein with Drainage Device, Open Approach
06980ZX	Drainage of Portal Vein, Open Approach, Diagnostic
06980ZZ	Drainage of Portal Vein, Open Approach
069830Z	Drainage of Portal Vein with Drainage Device, Percutaneous Approach
06983ZX	Drainage of Portal Vein, Percutaneous Approach, Diagnostic
06983ZZ	Drainage of Portal Vein, Percutaneous Approach
069840Z	Drainage of Portal Vein with Drainage Device, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach
06984ZX	Drainage of Portal Vein, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach, Diagnostic
06984ZZ	Drainage of Portal 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

A patient with decompensated cirrhosis is admitted with acute portal hypertensive variceal bleeding and signs of refractory portal venous congestion; the interventional team performs an urgent percutaneous drainage of portal vein thrombus-associated venous outflow obstruction to reduce portal pressure and obtain specimens for culture and analysis. This acute, minimally invasive procedure is done in the inpatient setting to relieve hemodynamic compromise and guide further therapy. Typical codes: 069830Z, 06983ZX
An elective case in a patient with recurrent ascites and imaging demonstrating a localized portal venous collection suspected to represent an infected portal vein thrombophlebitis; during a scheduled inpatient admission the team performs percutaneous endoscopic drainage of the portal vein collection to control infection and sample fluid for microbiology. This planned procedure is chosen for targeted drainage and diagnostic sampling under endoscopic guidance. Typical codes: 069840Z, 06984ZX
A patient develops postoperative portal vein fluid accumulation after major hepatic resection, with worsening abdominal pain and systemic inflammatory response; an open surgical drainage of the portal vein is performed during the same hospitalization to evacuate the collection and place a drainage device for ongoing output and monitoring. This inpatient operative intervention addresses a complication of prior surgery and provides definitive source control. Typical codes: 069800Z, 06980ZX

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

0696-INFERIOR-MESENTERIC-VEIN-DRAINAGE

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

0697-COLIC-VEIN-DRAINAGE

ICD-10-PCS Code For Colic 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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Portal Vein Drainage Procedure Overview

Code Attributes

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

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Portal Vein Drainage Procedure Overview

Code Attributes

When to Use

ICD-10-PCS Codes

DRG Codes

Typical Clinical Scenarios

Related Codes

Which body system and operation does ICD-10-PCS code group 0698 represent?

What approaches are represented among the specific codes in the 0698 group?

How are individual procedure variants shown within the 0698 code list?

Why is accurate coding within the ICD-10-PCS 0698 group important for inpatient care?

Which DRG categories may relate to procedures coded from the 0698 group?

References

When to Use

ICD-10-PCS Codes

DRG Codes

Typical Clinical Scenarios

Related Codes

Which body system and operation does ICD-10-PCS code group 0698 represent?

What approaches are represented among the specific codes in the 0698 group?

How are individual procedure variants shown within the 0698 code list?

Why is accurate coding within the ICD-10-PCS 0698 group important for inpatient care?

Which DRG categories may relate to procedures coded from the 0698 group?

References