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

The International Classification of Diseases, Tenth Revision, Procedure Coding System (ICD-10-PCS) code group 06H5 includes procedures performed to insert nonbiological appliances that monitor, assist, perform, or prevent physiological functions in the superior mesenteric vein. These ICD-10-PCS codes are used for inpatient documentation when a device is placed into the superior mesenteric vein to provide vascular access, monitoring, or therapeutic delivery. Accurate coding within the ICD-10-PCS 06H5 group is essential for proper inpatient reimbursement, as it captures the specific insertion procedure performed and supports clinical documentation accuracy.

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Superior Mesenteric Vein Insertion Procedure Overview

This procedure group includes insertion of nonbiological appliances into the superior mesenteric vein, which is part of 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 these insertions ensures inpatient documentation reflects the device and approach used and supports appropriate inpatient reimbursement.

Code Attributes

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

When to Use

Use a code from this group when an appliance is placed into the superior mesenteric vein for purposes such as vascular access, hemodynamic monitoring, or delivery of therapy. Select the ICD-10-PCS code that matches the device, approach, and any documented qualifiers for the insertion procedure.

ICD-10-PCS Codes

6 rows

ICD-10-PCS Code	Description
06H503Z	Insertion of Infusion Device into Superior Mesenteric Vein, Open Approach
06H50DZ	Insertion of Intraluminal Device into Superior Mesenteric Vein, Open Approach
06H533Z	Insertion of Infusion Device into Superior Mesenteric Vein, Percutaneous Approach
06H53DZ	Insertion of Intraluminal Device into Superior Mesenteric Vein, Percutaneous Approach
06H543Z	Insertion of Infusion Device into Superior Mesenteric Vein, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach
06H54DZ	Insertion of Intraluminal Device into Superior Mesenteric 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 diffuse mesenteric ischemia secondary to portal hypertension and difficult peripheral access is admitted for inpatient management and requires reliable central venous access into the superior mesenteric vein for targeted vasoactive infusion and hemodynamic monitoring; the insertion is performed percutaneously at the bedside to deliver continuous therapy and monitor venous pressures. Typical codes: 06H533Z, 06H53DZ
A postoperative oncology patient with high-risk bowel edema and recurrent ascites is scheduled electively for placement of a tunneled infusion catheter into the superior mesenteric vein to allow repeated parenteral chemotherapy administration and local therapies; the procedure is done in the operating room via an open approach to secure the device and minimize migration risk. Typical codes: 06H503Z, 06H50DZ
A patient who previously had a percutaneous superior mesenteric venous catheter develops catheter malfunction with suspected intraluminal occlusion and requires inpatient revision where the nonfunctional intraluminal device is removed and a new infusion device is inserted using a percutaneous endoscopic technique to restore therapeutic access. Typical codes: 06H543Z, 06H54DZ

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

06H2-GASTRIC-VEIN-INSERTION

ICD-10-PCS Code For Gastric 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

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
06H503Z	Insertion of Infusion Device into Superior Mesenteric Vein, Open Approach
06H50DZ	Insertion of Intraluminal Device into Superior Mesenteric Vein, Open Approach
06H533Z	Insertion of Infusion Device into Superior Mesenteric Vein, Percutaneous Approach
06H53DZ	Insertion of Intraluminal Device into Superior Mesenteric Vein, Percutaneous Approach
06H543Z	Insertion of Infusion Device into Superior Mesenteric Vein, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach
06H54DZ	Insertion of Intraluminal Device into Superior Mesenteric 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 diffuse mesenteric ischemia secondary to portal hypertension and difficult peripheral access is admitted for inpatient management and requires reliable central venous access into the superior mesenteric vein for targeted vasoactive infusion and hemodynamic monitoring; the insertion is performed percutaneously at the bedside to deliver continuous therapy and monitor venous pressures. Typical codes: 06H533Z, 06H53DZ
A postoperative oncology patient with high-risk bowel edema and recurrent ascites is scheduled electively for placement of a tunneled infusion catheter into the superior mesenteric vein to allow repeated parenteral chemotherapy administration and local therapies; the procedure is done in the operating room via an open approach to secure the device and minimize migration risk. Typical codes: 06H503Z, 06H50DZ
A patient who previously had a percutaneous superior mesenteric venous catheter develops catheter malfunction with suspected intraluminal occlusion and requires inpatient revision where the nonfunctional intraluminal device is removed and a new infusion device is inserted using a percutaneous endoscopic technique to restore therapeutic access. Typical codes: 06H543Z, 06H54DZ

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

06H2-GASTRIC-VEIN-INSERTION

ICD-10-PCS Code For Gastric 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

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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ICD-10-PCS Codes

DRG Codes

Typical Clinical Scenarios

Related Codes

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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 procedures into the superior mesenteric vein?

What specific codes are in the 06H5 group and how do they differ by approach and device?

How does accurate coding in the 06H5 group impact inpatient documentation and billing?

Under which DRG categories might procedures coded from 06H5 map for reimbursement grouping?

What is the defined body part and operation for codes in the 06H5 group?

References

When to Use

ICD-10-PCS Codes

DRG Codes

Typical Clinical Scenarios

Related Codes

Which ICD-10-PCS code group covers insertion procedures into the superior mesenteric vein?

What specific codes are in the 06H5 group and how do they differ by approach and device?

How does accurate coding in the 06H5 group impact inpatient documentation and billing?

Under which DRG categories might procedures coded from 06H5 map for reimbursement grouping?

What is the defined body part and operation for codes in the 06H5 group?

References