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

The International Classification of Diseases, Tenth Revision, Procedure Coding System (ICD-10-PCS) code group 06H8 includes procedures performed to insert nonbiological appliances that monitor, assist, perform, or prevent physiological functions in the portal vein. These ICD-10-PCS codes are used for inpatient documentation when a device is placed into the portal vein to provide monitoring, assist hepatic blood flow management, or deliver therapies that interact with portal venous physiology. Accurate coding within the ICD-10-PCS 06H8 group is essential for proper inpatient reimbursement, as it captures the procedure performed and supports clinical documentation accuracy.

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Portal Vein Insertion Procedure Overview

This procedure group includes insertion of nonbiological appliances into the portal vein within the lower veins body system to monitor, assist, perform, or prevent a physiological function. These procedures involve placement of monitoring or assistive devices into the portal venous circulation and target the portal vein specifically. Accurate ICD-10-PCS coding of these insertions ensures inpatient records reflect the device placement and supports appropriate reimbursement and case mix assignment.

Code Attributes

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

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Portal Vein Insertion Procedure Overview

Code Attributes

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

When to Use

Use a code from this group when a nonbiological device is placed into the portal vein during an inpatient encounter for monitoring or therapeutic assistance. Do not use this group for procedures that revise, remove, or replace the portal vein or its devices, which are coded under different root operations.

ICD-10-PCS Codes

6 rows

ICD-10-PCS Code	Description
06H803Z	Insertion of Infusion Device into Portal Vein, Open Approach
06H80DZ	Insertion of Intraluminal Device into Portal Vein, Open Approach
06H833Z	Insertion of Infusion Device into Portal Vein, Percutaneous Approach
06H83DZ	Insertion of Intraluminal Device into Portal Vein, Percutaneous Approach
06H843Z	Insertion of Infusion Device into Portal Vein, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach
06H84DZ	Insertion of Intraluminal Device into Portal 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

A 58-year-old cirrhotic patient with refractory ascites and recurrent variceal bleeding is admitted for placement of a portal venous infusion port to allow ongoing intraportal infusion of vasoactive agents and monitoring of portal pressures. The patient undergoes a planned open surgical placement of an infusion device into the portal vein to facilitate controlled delivery and hemodynamic monitoring. This approach is chosen due to prior abdominal surgeries and complex anatomy requiring open access. Typical codes: 06H803Z
A 46-year-old patient with acute portal vein thrombosis and severe portal hypertension is taken emergently for percutaneous placement of an intraluminal monitoring catheter to measure portal pressures and assist with thrombolytic infusion. The catheter is introduced through a percutaneous transhepatic route under imaging guidance to rapidly assess and manage portal venous hemodynamics and deliver therapy. Typical codes: 06H833Z, 06H83DZ
A 63-year-old patient with a previously placed portal venous infusion device presents with malfunction and difficulty accessing the port; inpatient management includes removal and replacement of the malfunctioning device during the same admission. Given minimally invasive technique is feasible, the team performs a percutaneous endoscopic-guided insertion of a new infusion device into the portal vein to restore monitoring and therapeutic access. Typical codes: 06H843Z

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

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

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
06H803Z	Insertion of Infusion Device into Portal Vein, Open Approach
06H80DZ	Insertion of Intraluminal Device into Portal Vein, Open Approach
06H833Z	Insertion of Infusion Device into Portal Vein, Percutaneous Approach
06H83DZ	Insertion of Intraluminal Device into Portal Vein, Percutaneous Approach
06H843Z	Insertion of Infusion Device into Portal Vein, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach
06H84DZ	Insertion of Intraluminal Device into Portal 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

A 58-year-old cirrhotic patient with refractory ascites and recurrent variceal bleeding is admitted for placement of a portal venous infusion port to allow ongoing intraportal infusion of vasoactive agents and monitoring of portal pressures. The patient undergoes a planned open surgical placement of an infusion device into the portal vein to facilitate controlled delivery and hemodynamic monitoring. This approach is chosen due to prior abdominal surgeries and complex anatomy requiring open access. Typical codes: 06H803Z
A 46-year-old patient with acute portal vein thrombosis and severe portal hypertension is taken emergently for percutaneous placement of an intraluminal monitoring catheter to measure portal pressures and assist with thrombolytic infusion. The catheter is introduced through a percutaneous transhepatic route under imaging guidance to rapidly assess and manage portal venous hemodynamics and deliver therapy. Typical codes: 06H833Z, 06H83DZ
A 63-year-old patient with a previously placed portal venous infusion device presents with malfunction and difficulty accessing the port; inpatient management includes removal and replacement of the malfunctioning device during the same admission. Given minimally invasive technique is feasible, the team performs a percutaneous endoscopic-guided insertion of a new infusion device into the portal vein to restore monitoring and therapeutic access. Typical codes: 06H843Z

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

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

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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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 body system and operation category does ICD-10-PCS code group 06H8 represent?

What types of devices and purposes are represented by the 06H8 portal vein insertion codes?

Which specific ICD-10-PCS codes belong to the 06H8 portal vein insertion group?

How does accurate coding within the 06H8 group affect inpatient reimbursement and documentation?

What related DRG categories may be associated with procedures coded to the 06H8 group?

References

When to Use

ICD-10-PCS Codes

DRG Codes

Typical Clinical Scenarios

Related Codes

Which body system and operation category does ICD-10-PCS code group 06H8 represent?

What types of devices and purposes are represented by the 06H8 portal vein insertion codes?

Which specific ICD-10-PCS codes belong to the 06H8 portal vein insertion group?

How does accurate coding within the 06H8 group affect inpatient reimbursement and documentation?

What related DRG categories may be associated with procedures coded to the 06H8 group?

References