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 06H2 includes procedures performed to insert nonbiological appliances that monitor, assist, perform, or prevent a physiological function in the gastric vein. These ICD-10-PCS codes are used for inpatient documentation when a device is placed into the gastric vein to provide monitoring or therapeutic vascular access. Accurate coding within the ICD-10-PCS 06H2 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 Insertion Procedure Overview

This procedure group includes insertion of nonbiological appliances into the gastric vein within the lower veins body system. These procedures place devices that monitor, assist, perform, or prevent a physiological function without replacing a body part. Accurate ICD-10-PCS coding of gastric vein insertion procedures ensures inpatient records reflect the device and approach used, which affects clinical documentation and reimbursement. Precise code selection supports appropriate case mix classification and payment.

Code Attributes

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

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Code Attributes

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

When to Use

Use a code from this group when a nonbiological device is placed into the gastric vein for monitoring, therapeutic access, or vascular support. Do not use these codes for procedures that remove or revise existing appliances or that target a different body part or body system.

ICD-10-PCS Codes

6 rows

ICD-10-PCS Code	Description
06H203Z	Insertion of Infusion Device into Gastric Vein, Open Approach
06H20DZ	Insertion of Intraluminal Device into Gastric Vein, Open Approach
06H233Z	Insertion of Infusion Device into Gastric Vein, Percutaneous Approach
06H23DZ	Insertion of Intraluminal Device into Gastric Vein, Percutaneous Approach
06H243Z	Insertion of Infusion Device into Gastric Vein, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach
06H24DZ	Insertion of Intraluminal Device into Gastric Vein, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach

DRG Codes

18 rows

DRG Code	Description
252	Other Vascular Procedures with MCC
253	Other Vascular Procedures with CC
254	Other Vascular Procedures without CC/MCC
356	Other Digestive System O.R. Procedures with MCC
357	Other Digestive System O.R. Procedures with CC
358	Other Digestive System O.R. Procedures without CC/MCC
820	Lymphoma and Leukemia with Major O.R. Procedures with MCC
821	Lymphoma and Leukemia with Major O.R. Procedures with CC
822	Lymphoma and Leukemia with Major O.R. Procedures without CC/MCC
826	Myeloproliferative Disorders or Poorly Differentiated Neoplasms with Major O.R. Procedures with MCC

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Typical Clinical Scenarios

An adult patient with portal hypertension and refractory gastric variceal bleeding is admitted emergently after failed endoscopic therapy; inpatient care includes placement of a vascular access device into the gastric vein to provide targeted infusion of vasoactive agents and allow secure monitoring of local venous pressure during stabilization. A percutaneous approach is commonly used in the acute setting for rapid access. Typical codes: 06H233Z, 06H23DZ
A patient with chronic liver disease undergoing a planned inpatient procedure requires long-term therapeutic infusions directed to the gastric venous circulation for portal pressure management and localized drug delivery; the team elects to place a nonbiological infusion appliance into the gastric vein under endoscopic guidance to facilitate ongoing treatment and reduce systemic exposure. This is performed electively with a percutaneous endoscopic approach. Typical codes: 06H243Z, 06H24DZ
A hospitalized patient developed catheter malfunction and inadequate flow from a previously placed gastric vein access device, necessitating open surgical insertion of a replacement intraluminal appliance to restore reliable venous access and monitoring; the procedure is performed in the operating room due to device complexity and need for direct visualization. Typical codes: 06H203Z, 06H20DZ

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

06H1-SPLENIC-VEIN-INSERTION

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

06H3-ESOPHAGEAL-VEIN-INSERTION

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

06H4-HEPATIC-VEIN-INSERTION

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

06H5-SUPERIOR-MESENTERIC-VEIN-INSERTION

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

06H6-INFERIOR-MESENTERIC-VEIN-INSERTION

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

06H7-COLIC-VEIN-INSERTION

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

06H8-PORTAL-VEIN-INSERTION

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

06H9-RENAL-VEIN-RIGHT-INSERTION

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

06HB-LEFT-RENAL-VEIN-INSERTION

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

6 rows

ICD-10-PCS Code	Description
06H203Z	Insertion of Infusion Device into Gastric Vein, Open Approach
06H20DZ	Insertion of Intraluminal Device into Gastric Vein, Open Approach
06H233Z	Insertion of Infusion Device into Gastric Vein, Percutaneous Approach
06H23DZ	Insertion of Intraluminal Device into Gastric Vein, Percutaneous Approach
06H243Z	Insertion of Infusion Device into Gastric Vein, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach
06H24DZ	Insertion of Intraluminal Device into Gastric Vein, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach

DRG Codes

18 rows

DRG Code	Description
252	Other Vascular Procedures with MCC
253	Other Vascular Procedures with CC
254	Other Vascular Procedures without CC/MCC
356	Other Digestive System O.R. Procedures with MCC
357	Other Digestive System O.R. Procedures with CC
358	Other Digestive System O.R. Procedures without CC/MCC
820	Lymphoma and Leukemia with Major O.R. Procedures with MCC
821	Lymphoma and Leukemia with Major O.R. Procedures with CC
822	Lymphoma and Leukemia with Major O.R. Procedures without CC/MCC
826	Myeloproliferative Disorders or Poorly Differentiated Neoplasms with Major O.R. Procedures with MCC

Showing 1–10 of 18

Typical Clinical Scenarios

An adult patient with portal hypertension and refractory gastric variceal bleeding is admitted emergently after failed endoscopic therapy; inpatient care includes placement of a vascular access device into the gastric vein to provide targeted infusion of vasoactive agents and allow secure monitoring of local venous pressure during stabilization. A percutaneous approach is commonly used in the acute setting for rapid access. Typical codes: 06H233Z, 06H23DZ
A patient with chronic liver disease undergoing a planned inpatient procedure requires long-term therapeutic infusions directed to the gastric venous circulation for portal pressure management and localized drug delivery; the team elects to place a nonbiological infusion appliance into the gastric vein under endoscopic guidance to facilitate ongoing treatment and reduce systemic exposure. This is performed electively with a percutaneous endoscopic approach. Typical codes: 06H243Z, 06H24DZ
A hospitalized patient developed catheter malfunction and inadequate flow from a previously placed gastric vein access device, necessitating open surgical insertion of a replacement intraluminal appliance to restore reliable venous access and monitoring; the procedure is performed in the operating room due to device complexity and need for direct visualization. Typical codes: 06H203Z, 06H20DZ

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

06H1-SPLENIC-VEIN-INSERTION

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

06H3-ESOPHAGEAL-VEIN-INSERTION

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

06H4-HEPATIC-VEIN-INSERTION

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

06H5-SUPERIOR-MESENTERIC-VEIN-INSERTION

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

06H6-INFERIOR-MESENTERIC-VEIN-INSERTION

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

06H7-COLIC-VEIN-INSERTION

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

06H8-PORTAL-VEIN-INSERTION

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

06H9-RENAL-VEIN-RIGHT-INSERTION

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

06HB-LEFT-RENAL-VEIN-INSERTION

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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ICD-10-PCS Codes

DRG Codes

Typical Clinical Scenarios

Related Codes

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When to Use

ICD-10-PCS Codes

DRG Codes

Typical Clinical Scenarios

Related Codes

References

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Code Attributes

When to Use

ICD-10-PCS Codes

DRG Codes

Typical Clinical Scenarios

Related Codes

Which ICD-10-PCS code group covers insertion of nonbiological appliances into the gastric vein?

What are the body system, operation, and body part attributes for this procedure group?

Which specific ICD-10-PCS codes are included in the 06H2 group?

How does accurate coding within 06H2 affect inpatient reimbursement?

Which DRG categories might cases coded from 06H2 map to?

References

When to Use

ICD-10-PCS Codes

DRG Codes

Typical Clinical Scenarios

Related Codes

Which ICD-10-PCS code group covers insertion of nonbiological appliances into the gastric vein?

What are the body system, operation, and body part attributes for this procedure group?

Which specific ICD-10-PCS codes are included in the 06H2 group?

How does accurate coding within 06H2 affect inpatient reimbursement?

Which DRG categories might cases coded from 06H2 map to?

References