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

The International Classification of Diseases, Tenth Revision, Procedure Coding System (ICD-10-PCS) code group 06JY includes procedures performed to inspect structures in the lower veins. These ICD-10-PCS codes are used for inpatient documentation when clinicians perform visual or manual exploration to assess venous patency, identify thrombus, or evaluate venous anatomy. Accurate coding within the ICD-10-PCS 06JY group is essential for proper inpatient reimbursement, as it captures procedures performed and supports clinical documentation accuracy.

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Lower Vein Inspection Procedure Overview

This procedure group includes visual and manual inspection procedures of the lower veins to evaluate their condition, patency, and any abnormalities. These procedures target the lower veins body system and typically involve direct visualization or palpation of venous structures. Accurate ICD-10-PCS coding ensures inpatient records reflect the diagnostic or exploratory work performed and supports correct case mix assignment and reimbursement.

Code Attributes

Character	ICD-10-PCS Category	Code Group Details
0	Section	Medical and Surgical
6	Body System	Lower Veins
J	Operation	Inspection
Y	Body Part	Lower Vein

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Lower Vein Inspection Procedure Overview

Code Attributes

Character	ICD-10-PCS Category	Code Group Details
0	Section	Medical and Surgical
6	Body System	Lower Veins
J	Operation	Inspection
Y	Body Part	Lower Vein

When to Use

Use a code from this group when an inspection of the lower veins is performed intraoperatively or during an inpatient encounter to evaluate vein condition, presence of thrombus, or anatomy. Do not assign codes from this group when a separate diagnostic imaging or therapeutic procedure that changes the venous structure is the primary procedure.

ICD-10-PCS Codes

4 rows

ICD-10-PCS Code	Description
06JY0ZZ	Inspection of Lower Vein, Open Approach
06JY3ZZ	Inspection of Lower Vein, Percutaneous Approach
06JY4ZZ	Inspection of Lower Vein, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach
06JYXZZ	Inspection of Lower Vein, External Approach

DRG Codes

3 rows

DRG Code	Description
252	Other Vascular Procedures with MCC
253	Other Vascular Procedures with CC
254	Other Vascular Procedures without CC/MCC

Typical Clinical Scenarios

An elderly patient is admitted with acute unilateral lower extremity swelling, erythema, and pain after recent immobility; clinical concern for deep venous thrombosis requires intraoperative direct inspection of the affected lower veins to assess for thrombus and venous patency when ultrasound is inconclusive or during surgical thrombectomy. A visually and/or manually guided inspection is performed to define the extent of thrombus before any therapeutic intervention. Typical codes: 06JY0ZZ, 06JY3ZZ
A middle-aged patient scheduled electively for varicose vein surgery undergoes planned intraoperative evaluation of superficial and deep lower veins to map anatomy and identify incompetent segments during the operative procedure; the surgeon uses endoscopic assistance to visualize valves and tributaries prior to decision-making. The inspection is diagnostic and performed as part of the operative exploration without immediate alteration of the vein beyond assessment. Typical codes: 06JY4ZZ
A hospitalized patient with a previously placed central lower limb venous catheter develops signs of catheter-related complications (persistent bleeding at the insertion site and suspected vein injury); the vascular team performs an external and manual inspection of the lower vein and surrounding tissues at bedside to evaluate the injury and determine need for further intervention. Typical codes: 06JYXZZ

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

4 rows

ICD-10-PCS Code	Description
06JY0ZZ	Inspection of Lower Vein, Open Approach
06JY3ZZ	Inspection of Lower Vein, Percutaneous Approach
06JY4ZZ	Inspection of Lower Vein, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach
06JYXZZ	Inspection of Lower Vein, External Approach

DRG Codes

3 rows

DRG Code	Description
252	Other Vascular Procedures with MCC
253	Other Vascular Procedures with CC
254	Other Vascular Procedures without CC/MCC

Typical Clinical Scenarios

An elderly patient is admitted with acute unilateral lower extremity swelling, erythema, and pain after recent immobility; clinical concern for deep venous thrombosis requires intraoperative direct inspection of the affected lower veins to assess for thrombus and venous patency when ultrasound is inconclusive or during surgical thrombectomy. A visually and/or manually guided inspection is performed to define the extent of thrombus before any therapeutic intervention. Typical codes: 06JY0ZZ, 06JY3ZZ
A middle-aged patient scheduled electively for varicose vein surgery undergoes planned intraoperative evaluation of superficial and deep lower veins to map anatomy and identify incompetent segments during the operative procedure; the surgeon uses endoscopic assistance to visualize valves and tributaries prior to decision-making. The inspection is diagnostic and performed as part of the operative exploration without immediate alteration of the vein beyond assessment. Typical codes: 06JY4ZZ
A hospitalized patient with a previously placed central lower limb venous catheter develops signs of catheter-related complications (persistent bleeding at the insertion site and suspected vein injury); the vascular team performs an external and manual inspection of the lower vein and surrounding tissues at bedside to evaluate the injury and determine need for further intervention. Typical codes: 06JYXZZ

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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Lower Vein Inspection Procedure Overview

Code Attributes

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Lower Vein Inspection Procedure Overview

Code Attributes

When to Use

ICD-10-PCS Codes

DRG Codes

Typical Clinical Scenarios

Which procedures are included in the ICD-10-PCS 06JY code group for lower veins?

What is the main purpose of using ICD-10-PCS codes in the 06JY group?

Under which ICD-10-PCS section and body system do these codes fall?

How do codes in the 06JY group relate to DRG assignment?

When should a coder choose one of the specific 06JY codes in documentation?

References

When to Use

ICD-10-PCS Codes

DRG Codes

Typical Clinical Scenarios

Which procedures are included in the ICD-10-PCS 06JY code group for lower veins?

What is the main purpose of using ICD-10-PCS codes in the 06JY group?

Under which ICD-10-PCS section and body system do these codes fall?

How do codes in the 06JY group relate to DRG assignment?

When should a coder choose one of the specific 06JY codes in documentation?

References