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 06C6 includes procedures performed to extirpate solid matter from structures in the inferior mesenteric vein. These ICD-10-PCS codes are used for inpatient documentation when thrombus or other obstructing material is removed from the inferior mesenteric vein. Accurate coding within the ICD-10-PCS 06C6 group is essential for proper inpatient reimbursement, as it captures the specific procedure performed and supports clinical documentation accuracy.

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Inferior Mesenteric Vein Extirpation Procedure Overview

This procedure group includes extirpation procedures performed on the inferior mesenteric vein within the lower veins body system. These operations involve taking or cutting out solid matter from the lumen or wall of the inferior mesenteric vein to remove thrombus or other obstructing material. Accurate ICD-10-PCS coding of these procedures ensures proper inpatient documentation and supports correct case mix assignment for reimbursement.

Code Attributes

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

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Inferior Mesenteric 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
6	Body Part	Inferior Mesenteric Vein

When to Use

Use a code from this group when a procedure removes thrombus or other solid material from the inferior mesenteric vein during an inpatient encounter. The codes apply when the primary intent is extirpation of obstructing solid matter from that vein.

ICD-10-PCS Codes

3 rows

ICD-10-PCS Code	Description
06C60ZZ	Extirpation of Matter from Inferior Mesenteric Vein, Open Approach
06C63ZZ	Extirpation of Matter from Inferior Mesenteric Vein, Percutaneous Approach
06C64ZZ	Extirpation of Matter from Inferior Mesenteric 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

A 68-year-old man presents to the emergency department with sudden onset left lower quadrant abdominal pain, fever, and leukocytosis. CT abdomen with contrast demonstrates acute thrombosis of the inferior mesenteric vein with signs of venous congestion of the sigmoid colon; anticoagulation is contraindicated due to recent intracranial hemorrhage. An open surgical procedure is performed to remove the thrombus from the inferior mesenteric vein to restore venous outflow and prevent bowel ischemia. Typical codes: 06C60ZZ
A 55-year-old woman with chronic recurrent inferior mesenteric vein thrombosis despite anticoagulation is admitted electively for image-guided intervention. Under fluoroscopic guidance via a transhepatic venous access, a catheter-directed percutaneous extraction of organized thrombus from the inferior mesenteric vein is performed to relieve persistent venous hypertension and recurrent abdominal pain. Typical codes: 06C63ZZ
A 62-year-old postoperative patient develops progressive abdominal pain and imaging shows residual thrombus adherent to the inferior mesenteric vein after prior endovascular thrombectomy. During the inpatient stay, a percutaneous endoscopic-assisted procedure is undertaken to directly visualize and remove remaining solid obstructing material from the inferior mesenteric vein to reduce risk of ongoing ischemia and recurrent thrombosis. Typical codes: 06C64ZZ

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06C5-SUPERIOR-MESENTERIC-VEIN-EXTIRPATION

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06C7-COLIC-VEIN-EXTIRPATION

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06C8-PORTAL-VEIN-EXTIRPATION

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06C9-RIGHT-RENAL-VEIN-EXTIRPATION

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06CB-LEFT-RENAL-VEIN-EXTIRPATION

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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
06C60ZZ	Extirpation of Matter from Inferior Mesenteric Vein, Open Approach
06C63ZZ	Extirpation of Matter from Inferior Mesenteric Vein, Percutaneous Approach
06C64ZZ	Extirpation of Matter from Inferior Mesenteric 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

A 68-year-old man presents to the emergency department with sudden onset left lower quadrant abdominal pain, fever, and leukocytosis. CT abdomen with contrast demonstrates acute thrombosis of the inferior mesenteric vein with signs of venous congestion of the sigmoid colon; anticoagulation is contraindicated due to recent intracranial hemorrhage. An open surgical procedure is performed to remove the thrombus from the inferior mesenteric vein to restore venous outflow and prevent bowel ischemia. Typical codes: 06C60ZZ
A 55-year-old woman with chronic recurrent inferior mesenteric vein thrombosis despite anticoagulation is admitted electively for image-guided intervention. Under fluoroscopic guidance via a transhepatic venous access, a catheter-directed percutaneous extraction of organized thrombus from the inferior mesenteric vein is performed to relieve persistent venous hypertension and recurrent abdominal pain. Typical codes: 06C63ZZ
A 62-year-old postoperative patient develops progressive abdominal pain and imaging shows residual thrombus adherent to the inferior mesenteric vein after prior endovascular thrombectomy. During the inpatient stay, a percutaneous endoscopic-assisted procedure is undertaken to directly visualize and remove remaining solid obstructing material from the inferior mesenteric vein to reduce risk of ongoing ischemia and recurrent thrombosis. Typical codes: 06C64ZZ

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

06C2-GASTRIC-VEIN-EXTIRPATION

ICD-10-PCS Code For Gastric 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

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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Inferior Mesenteric Vein Extirpation Procedure Overview

Code Attributes

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Inferior Mesenteric 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 ICD-10-PCS code group 06C6?

What is the primary purpose of procedures coded in 06C6?

Which ICD-10-PCS section and operation apply to the inferior mesenteric vein extirpation codes?

How does accurate coding in the 06C6 group affect inpatient reimbursement?

Which DRGs are related to procedures in the 06C6 code group?

References

When to Use

ICD-10-PCS Codes

DRG Codes

Typical Clinical Scenarios

Related Codes

Which procedures are included in ICD-10-PCS code group 06C6?

What is the primary purpose of procedures coded in 06C6?

Which ICD-10-PCS section and operation apply to the inferior mesenteric vein extirpation codes?

How does accurate coding in the 06C6 group affect inpatient reimbursement?

Which DRGs are related to procedures in the 06C6 code group?

References