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

The International Classification of Diseases, Tenth Revision, Procedure Coding System (ICD-10-PCS) code group 06DQ includes procedures performed to extract all or a portion of the saphenous vein in the lower veins. These ICD-10-PCS codes are used for inpatient documentation when a portion or the entirety of the left saphenous vein is pulled or stripped out by force to address venous disease or complications. Accurate coding within the ICD-10-PCS 06DQ group is essential for proper inpatient reimbursement, as it captures the procedure performed and supports clinical documentation accuracy.

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Saphenous Vein, Left Extraction Procedure Overview

This procedure group includes extraction operations performed on the left saphenous vein, a component of the lower veins. Procedures involve pulling or stripping out all or part of the saphenous vein by the use of force to remove diseased, thrombosed, or otherwise problematic venous tissue. These operations target the lower venous system and are reported for inpatient care using ICD-10-PCS. Accurate coding ensures the procedure is captured correctly for inpatient reimbursement and clinical record integrity.

Code Attributes

Character	ICD-10-PCS Category	Code Group Details
0	Section	Medical and Surgical
6	Body System	Lower Veins
D	Operation	Extraction
Q	Body Part	Saphenous Vein, Left

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Saphenous Vein, Left Extraction Procedure Overview

Code Attributes

Character	ICD-10-PCS Category	Code Group Details
0	Section	Medical and Surgical
6	Body System	Lower Veins
D	Operation	Extraction
Q	Body Part	Saphenous Vein, Left

When to Use

Use a code from this group when the clinical procedure involved pulling or stripping out all or part of the left saphenous vein. These codes apply when the extraction is performed during an inpatient encounter to treat venous disease or related complications.

ICD-10-PCS Codes

3 rows

ICD-10-PCS Code	Description
06DQ0ZZ	Extraction of Left Saphenous Vein, Open Approach
06DQ3ZZ	Extraction of Left Saphenous Vein, Percutaneous Approach
06DQ4ZZ	Extraction of Left Saphenous Vein, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach

DRG Codes

4 rows

DRG Code	Description
263	Vein Ligation and Stripping
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 elderly patient with chronic venous insufficiency and recurrent varicosities of the left lower extremity is admitted electively for definitive management after failed conservative therapy and prior endovenous ablation. The planned inpatient procedure involves removal of a segment of the left saphenous vein by direct stripping to eliminate the refluxing venous conduit and reduce recurrent symptoms. Typical codes: 06DQ0ZZ
A middle-aged patient presents to the hospital with an acute, painful, well-demarcated left lower extremity thrombophlebitis unresponsive to anticoagulation and worsening cellulitis; the clinical team determines that extraction of the thrombosed segment of the left saphenous vein is necessary to control infection and prevent propagation. Because the intervention is performed through a percutaneous approach during the inpatient stay to remove the pathological vein segment, a percutaneous extraction code is used. Typical codes: 06DQ3ZZ
A patient with prior open vein surgery on the left leg develops recurrent symptomatic venous disease with retained diseased saphenous segments identified on imaging; during the current inpatient admission for revision of venous surgery, a minimally invasive endoscopic-assisted stripping of the residual left saphenous vein is performed to complete the extraction. Typical codes: 06DQ4ZZ

Related Codes

06DM-FEMORAL-VEIN-RIGHT-EXTRACTION

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06DN-LEFT-FEMORAL-VEIN-EXTRACTION

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06DP-SAPHENOUS-VEIN-RIGHT-EXTRACTION

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

06DT-FOOT-VEIN-EXTRACTION

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

06DV-LEFT-FOOT-VEIN-EXTRACTION

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

06DY-LOWER-VEIN-EXTRACTION

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

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
06DQ0ZZ	Extraction of Left Saphenous Vein, Open Approach
06DQ3ZZ	Extraction of Left Saphenous Vein, Percutaneous Approach
06DQ4ZZ	Extraction of Left Saphenous Vein, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach

DRG Codes

4 rows

DRG Code	Description
263	Vein Ligation and Stripping
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 elderly patient with chronic venous insufficiency and recurrent varicosities of the left lower extremity is admitted electively for definitive management after failed conservative therapy and prior endovenous ablation. The planned inpatient procedure involves removal of a segment of the left saphenous vein by direct stripping to eliminate the refluxing venous conduit and reduce recurrent symptoms. Typical codes: 06DQ0ZZ
A middle-aged patient presents to the hospital with an acute, painful, well-demarcated left lower extremity thrombophlebitis unresponsive to anticoagulation and worsening cellulitis; the clinical team determines that extraction of the thrombosed segment of the left saphenous vein is necessary to control infection and prevent propagation. Because the intervention is performed through a percutaneous approach during the inpatient stay to remove the pathological vein segment, a percutaneous extraction code is used. Typical codes: 06DQ3ZZ
A patient with prior open vein surgery on the left leg develops recurrent symptomatic venous disease with retained diseased saphenous segments identified on imaging; during the current inpatient admission for revision of venous surgery, a minimally invasive endoscopic-assisted stripping of the residual left saphenous vein is performed to complete the extraction. Typical codes: 06DQ4ZZ

Related Codes

06DM-FEMORAL-VEIN-RIGHT-EXTRACTION

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

06DN-LEFT-FEMORAL-VEIN-EXTRACTION

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

06DP-SAPHENOUS-VEIN-RIGHT-EXTRACTION

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

06DT-FOOT-VEIN-EXTRACTION

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

06DV-LEFT-FOOT-VEIN-EXTRACTION

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

06DY-LOWER-VEIN-EXTRACTION

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

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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Saphenous Vein, Left Extraction Procedure Overview

Code Attributes

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Saphenous Vein, Left Extraction Procedure Overview

Code Attributes

When to Use

ICD-10-PCS Codes

DRG Codes

Typical Clinical Scenarios

Related Codes

What procedures are included in ICD-10-PCS code group 06DQ for the left saphenous vein?

Which specific ICD-10-PCS codes belong to the Saphenous Vein, Left extraction group?

What ICD-10-PCS section, body system, and operation describe this procedure group?

How does accurate coding in the 06DQ group affect inpatient documentation and reimbursement?

Which related DRGs may be associated with procedures in the 06DQ code group?

References

When to Use

ICD-10-PCS Codes

DRG Codes

Typical Clinical Scenarios

Related Codes

What procedures are included in ICD-10-PCS code group 06DQ for the left saphenous vein?

Which specific ICD-10-PCS codes belong to the Saphenous Vein, Left extraction group?

What ICD-10-PCS section, body system, and operation describe this procedure group?

How does accurate coding in the 06DQ group affect inpatient documentation and reimbursement?

Which related DRGs may be associated with procedures in the 06DQ code group?

References