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

The International Classification of Diseases, Tenth Revision, Procedure Coding System (ICD-10-PCS) code group 06C2 includes procedures performed to remove solid matter from the gastric vein in the lower veins body system. These ICD-10-PCS codes are used for inpatient documentation when a clinician performs extirpation of thrombus or other solid material from the gastric vein. Accurate coding within the ICD-10-PCS 06C2 group is essential for proper inpatient reimbursement, as it captures the specific procedure performed and supports clinical documentation accuracy.

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Gastric Vein Extirpation Procedure Overview

This procedure group includes extirpation procedures performed on the gastric vein within the lower veins body system. These procedures involve the taking or cutting out of solid matter or thrombus from the gastric vein to restore venous flow or remove obstructing material. Accurate coding of these procedures is important for reflecting the clinical complexity and ensuring appropriate inpatient reimbursement.

Code Attributes

Character	ICD-10-PCS Category	Code Group Details
0	Section	Medical and Surgical
6	Body System	Lower Veins
C	Operation	Extirpation
2	Body Part	Gastric Vein

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Gastric Vein Extirpation Procedure Overview

Code Attributes

Character	ICD-10-PCS Category	Code Group Details
0	Section	Medical and Surgical
6	Body System	Lower Veins
C	Operation	Extirpation
2	Body Part	Gastric Vein

When to Use

Use a code from this group when an operative procedure is performed to remove solid material obstructing the gastric vein. These codes apply when documentation specifically indicates extirpation of the gastric vein during the inpatient stay.

ICD-10-PCS Codes

3 rows

ICD-10-PCS Code	Description
06C20ZZ	Extirpation of Matter from Gastric Vein, Open Approach
06C23ZZ	Extirpation of Matter from Gastric Vein, Percutaneous Approach
06C24ZZ	Extirpation of Matter from Gastric Vein, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach

DRG Codes

3 rows

DRG Code	Description
270	Other Major Cardiovascular Procedures with MCC
271	Other Major Cardiovascular Procedures with CC
272	Other Major Cardiovascular Procedures without CC/MCC

Typical Clinical Scenarios

An elderly patient with known portal hypertension is admitted with acute upper gastrointestinal bleeding and hemodynamic instability; imaging and endoscopy suggest thrombosis within a gastric vein contributing to localized venous congestion and persistent bleeding despite medical therapy, prompting an urgent operative attempt to remove the obstructing thrombus and control hemorrhage. A direct open surgical approach may be required when percutaneous options are not feasible in the unstable patient. Typical codes: 06C20ZZ
A middle-aged patient with chronic splenic vein thrombosis and progressive gastric variceal formation is scheduled for an inpatient procedure to restore venous outflow and reduce variceal risk; preoperative planning favors a less invasive, image-guided approach to extract organized thrombus from the gastric vein. In this elective setting a percutaneous extirpation under interventional radiology guidance is performed to improve flow and decrease future bleeding risk. Typical codes: 06C23ZZ
A hospitalized patient develops worsening sepsis and persistent bacteremia from an infected thrombus in the gastric vein after recent abdominal surgery; due to failure of antibiotics and concern for ongoing septic emboli, an endoscopic-assisted percutaneous procedure is undertaken to evacuate the infected solid material from the gastric vein while minimizing additional surgical trauma. Typical codes: 06C24ZZ

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06C3-ESOPHAGEAL-VEIN-EXTIRPATION

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06C4-HEPATIC-VEIN-EXTIRPATION

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06C5-SUPERIOR-MESENTERIC-VEIN-EXTIRPATION

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06C6-INFERIOR-MESENTERIC-VEIN-EXTIRPATION

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

06C7-COLIC-VEIN-EXTIRPATION

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

06C8-PORTAL-VEIN-EXTIRPATION

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

06C9-RIGHT-RENAL-VEIN-EXTIRPATION

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

06CB-LEFT-RENAL-VEIN-EXTIRPATION

ICD-10-PCS Code For Renal Vein, Left: 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

3 rows

ICD-10-PCS Code	Description
06C20ZZ	Extirpation of Matter from Gastric Vein, Open Approach
06C23ZZ	Extirpation of Matter from Gastric Vein, Percutaneous Approach
06C24ZZ	Extirpation of Matter from Gastric Vein, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach

DRG Codes

3 rows

DRG Code	Description
270	Other Major Cardiovascular Procedures with MCC
271	Other Major Cardiovascular Procedures with CC
272	Other Major Cardiovascular Procedures without CC/MCC

Typical Clinical Scenarios

An elderly patient with known portal hypertension is admitted with acute upper gastrointestinal bleeding and hemodynamic instability; imaging and endoscopy suggest thrombosis within a gastric vein contributing to localized venous congestion and persistent bleeding despite medical therapy, prompting an urgent operative attempt to remove the obstructing thrombus and control hemorrhage. A direct open surgical approach may be required when percutaneous options are not feasible in the unstable patient. Typical codes: 06C20ZZ
A middle-aged patient with chronic splenic vein thrombosis and progressive gastric variceal formation is scheduled for an inpatient procedure to restore venous outflow and reduce variceal risk; preoperative planning favors a less invasive, image-guided approach to extract organized thrombus from the gastric vein. In this elective setting a percutaneous extirpation under interventional radiology guidance is performed to improve flow and decrease future bleeding risk. Typical codes: 06C23ZZ
A hospitalized patient develops worsening sepsis and persistent bacteremia from an infected thrombus in the gastric vein after recent abdominal surgery; due to failure of antibiotics and concern for ongoing septic emboli, an endoscopic-assisted percutaneous procedure is undertaken to evacuate the infected solid material from the gastric vein while minimizing additional surgical trauma. Typical codes: 06C24ZZ

Related Codes

06C0-INFERIOR-VENA-CAVA-EXTIRPATION

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

06C1-SPLENIC-VEIN-EXTIRPATION

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

06C3-ESOPHAGEAL-VEIN-EXTIRPATION

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

06C4-HEPATIC-VEIN-EXTIRPATION

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

06C5-SUPERIOR-MESENTERIC-VEIN-EXTIRPATION

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

06C6-INFERIOR-MESENTERIC-VEIN-EXTIRPATION

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

06C7-COLIC-VEIN-EXTIRPATION

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

06C8-PORTAL-VEIN-EXTIRPATION

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

06C9-RIGHT-RENAL-VEIN-EXTIRPATION

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

06CB-LEFT-RENAL-VEIN-EXTIRPATION

ICD-10-PCS Code For Renal Vein, Left: 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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Gastric Vein Extirpation Procedure Overview

Code Attributes

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

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Gastric Vein Extirpation Procedure Overview

Code Attributes

When to Use

ICD-10-PCS Codes

DRG Codes

Typical Clinical Scenarios

Related Codes

Which procedures are included in the Gastric Vein extirpation ICD-10-PCS group?

What is the clinical purpose of procedures in ICD-10-PCS code group 06C2?

Under which ICD-10-PCS section and body system are these codes classified?

How do these codes impact inpatient documentation and reimbursement?

Which DRGs are related to the Gastric Vein extirpation procedures?

References

When to Use

ICD-10-PCS Codes

DRG Codes

Typical Clinical Scenarios

Related Codes

Which procedures are included in the Gastric Vein extirpation ICD-10-PCS group?

What is the clinical purpose of procedures in ICD-10-PCS code group 06C2?

Under which ICD-10-PCS section and body system are these codes classified?

How do these codes impact inpatient documentation and reimbursement?

Which DRGs are related to the Gastric Vein extirpation procedures?

References