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 06PY includes procedures performed to remove devices from lower veins. These ICD-10-PCS codes are used for inpatient documentation when an indwelling device or hardware is extracted from a venous structure in the lower extremity or pelvic venous system. Accurate coding within the ICD-10-PCS 06PY group is essential for proper inpatient reimbursement, as it captures the specific removal procedure performed and supports clinical documentation accuracy.

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Lower Vein Removal Procedure Overview

This group encompasses procedures that remove devices from the lower vein vascular system. These procedures target the lower veins and involve extraction or discontinuation of indwelling devices or hardware from venous structures. Accurate coding ensures the inpatient record reflects the removal performed and supports appropriate reimbursement and clinical documentation integrity.

Code Attributes

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

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Lower Vein Removal Procedure Overview

Code Attributes

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

When to Use

Use a code from this group when an inpatient procedure involves removing a device from the lower venous system. These codes apply when the primary operative action is extraction or discontinuation of an indwelling venous device in the lower veins.

ICD-10-PCS Codes

31 rows

ICD-10-PCS Code	Description
06PY00Z	Removal of Drainage Device from Lower Vein, Open Approach
06PY02Z	Removal of Monitoring Device from Lower Vein, Open Approach
06PY03Z	Removal of Infusion Device from Lower Vein, Open Approach
06PY07Z	Removal of Autologous Tissue Substitute from Lower Vein, Open Approach
06PY0CZ	Removal of Extraluminal Device from Lower Vein, Open Approach
06PY0DZ	Removal of Intraluminal Device from Lower Vein, Open Approach
06PY0JZ	Removal of Synthetic Substitute from Lower Vein, Open Approach
06PY0KZ	Removal of Nonautologous Tissue Substitute from Lower Vein, Open Approach
06PY0YZ	Removal of Other Device from Lower Vein, Open Approach
06PY30Z	Removal of Drainage Device from Lower Vein, Percutaneous Approach

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DRG Codes

13 rows

DRG Code	Description
252	Other Vascular Procedures with MCC
253	Other Vascular Procedures with CC
254	Other Vascular Procedures without CC/MCC
263	Vein Ligation and Stripping
907	Other O.R. Procedures for Injuries with MCC
908	Other O.R. Procedures for Injuries with CC
909	Other O.R. Procedures for Injuries without CC/MCC
957	Other O.R. Procedures for Multiple Significant Trauma with MCC
958	Other O.R. Procedures for Multiple Significant Trauma with CC
959	Other O.R. Procedures for Multiple Significant Trauma without CC/MCC

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Typical Clinical Scenarios

An elderly patient admitted with a deep venous thrombosis who has an indwelling lower-extremity infusion catheter (peripheral venous infusion port placed in a femoral vein) that is no longer needed after completion of therapy. The device is removed electively during the inpatient stay using a percutaneous approach once imaging confirms catheter position and absence of adherent thrombus. The procedure documents removal of an infusion device from a lower vein. Typical codes: 06PY33Z
A patient presents emergently with catheter-related bloodstream infection and sepsis originating from a tunneled monitoring catheter placed in a pelvic vein. Because of systemic infection despite antibiotics, the inpatient team performs urgent removal of the indwelling monitoring device from the lower venous system via an open surgical approach to control the source. The primary action is extraction of the infected monitoring device from the lower vein. Typical codes: 06PY02Z
A hospitalized patient develops mechanical malfunction and extrinsic migration of a previously placed venous drainage device in the lower extremity, causing local pain and impaired drainage. A revision procedure is performed to explant the existing extraluminal drainage hardware from the lower vein through a percutaneous endoscopic approach prior to placement of replacement access. The operation focuses on removal of the extraluminal device from the lower vein. Typical codes: 06PY4CZ

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

31 rows

ICD-10-PCS Code	Description
06PY00Z	Removal of Drainage Device from Lower Vein, Open Approach
06PY02Z	Removal of Monitoring Device from Lower Vein, Open Approach
06PY03Z	Removal of Infusion Device from Lower Vein, Open Approach
06PY07Z	Removal of Autologous Tissue Substitute from Lower Vein, Open Approach
06PY0CZ	Removal of Extraluminal Device from Lower Vein, Open Approach
06PY0DZ	Removal of Intraluminal Device from Lower Vein, Open Approach
06PY0JZ	Removal of Synthetic Substitute from Lower Vein, Open Approach
06PY0KZ	Removal of Nonautologous Tissue Substitute from Lower Vein, Open Approach
06PY0YZ	Removal of Other Device from Lower Vein, Open Approach
06PY30Z	Removal of Drainage Device from Lower Vein, Percutaneous Approach

Showing 1–10 of 31

DRG Codes

13 rows

DRG Code	Description
252	Other Vascular Procedures with MCC
253	Other Vascular Procedures with CC
254	Other Vascular Procedures without CC/MCC
263	Vein Ligation and Stripping
907	Other O.R. Procedures for Injuries with MCC
908	Other O.R. Procedures for Injuries with CC
909	Other O.R. Procedures for Injuries without CC/MCC
957	Other O.R. Procedures for Multiple Significant Trauma with MCC
958	Other O.R. Procedures for Multiple Significant Trauma with CC
959	Other O.R. Procedures for Multiple Significant Trauma without CC/MCC

Showing 1–10 of 13

Typical Clinical Scenarios

An elderly patient admitted with a deep venous thrombosis who has an indwelling lower-extremity infusion catheter (peripheral venous infusion port placed in a femoral vein) that is no longer needed after completion of therapy. The device is removed electively during the inpatient stay using a percutaneous approach once imaging confirms catheter position and absence of adherent thrombus. The procedure documents removal of an infusion device from a lower vein. Typical codes: 06PY33Z
A patient presents emergently with catheter-related bloodstream infection and sepsis originating from a tunneled monitoring catheter placed in a pelvic vein. Because of systemic infection despite antibiotics, the inpatient team performs urgent removal of the indwelling monitoring device from the lower venous system via an open surgical approach to control the source. The primary action is extraction of the infected monitoring device from the lower vein. Typical codes: 06PY02Z
A hospitalized patient develops mechanical malfunction and extrinsic migration of a previously placed venous drainage device in the lower extremity, causing local pain and impaired drainage. A revision procedure is performed to explant the existing extraluminal drainage hardware from the lower vein through a percutaneous endoscopic approach prior to placement of replacement access. The operation focuses on removal of the extraluminal device from the lower vein. Typical codes: 06PY4CZ

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 Removal Procedure Overview

Code Attributes

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

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Lower Vein Removal Procedure Overview

Code Attributes

When to Use

ICD-10-PCS Codes

DRG Codes

Typical Clinical Scenarios

Which ICD-10-PCS codes are in the Lower Vein removal group?

What body system and operation does ICD-10-PCS group 06PY represent?

How does approach affect code selection within 06PY codes?

What types of devices or substitutes are specified in the 06PY code set?

Which DRG groups may relate to procedures coded from 06PY?

References

When to Use

ICD-10-PCS Codes

DRG Codes

Typical Clinical Scenarios

Which ICD-10-PCS codes are in the Lower Vein removal group?

What body system and operation does ICD-10-PCS group 06PY represent?

How does approach affect code selection within 06PY codes?

What types of devices or substitutes are specified in the 06PY code set?

Which DRG groups may relate to procedures coded from 06PY?

References