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 06S2 includes procedures performed to reposition vascular structures in the gastric vein. These ICD-10-PCS codes are used for inpatient documentation when a portion or all of the gastric vein is moved to its normal or another suitable location to restore venous flow or correct malposition. Accurate coding within the ICD-10-PCS 06S2 group is essential for proper inpatient reimbursement, as it captures the specific repositioning procedure performed and supports clinical documentation accuracy.

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Gastric Vein Reposition Procedure Overview

Procedures in this group involve repositioning all or a portion of the gastric vein within the lower venous system to restore normal vascular alignment and function. These procedures target the lower veins body system and specifically the gastric vein. Accurate ICD-10-PCS coding matters for inpatient reimbursement because it documents the exact repositioning performed and supports correct case mix assignment.

Code Attributes

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

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Gastric Vein Reposition Procedure Overview

Code Attributes

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

When to Use

Use these codes when a surgical procedure involves relocating the gastric vein to restore or improve venous function or correct malposition. These codes apply when the operation performed is reposition of all or a portion of the gastric vein during an inpatient stay.

ICD-10-PCS Codes

3 rows

ICD-10-PCS Code	Description
06S20ZZ	Reposition Gastric Vein, Open Approach
06S23ZZ	Reposition Gastric Vein, Percutaneous Approach
06S24ZZ	Reposition Gastric Vein, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach

DRG Codes

15 rows

DRG Code	Description
252	Other Vascular Procedures with MCC
253	Other Vascular Procedures with CC
254	Other Vascular Procedures without CC/MCC
628	Other Endocrine, Nutritional and Metabolic O.R. Procedures with MCC
629	Other Endocrine, Nutritional and Metabolic O.R. Procedures with CC
630	Other Endocrine, Nutritional and Metabolic O.R. Procedures without CC/MCC
673	Other Kidney and Urinary Tract Procedures with MCC
674	Other Kidney and Urinary Tract Procedures with CC
675	Other Kidney and Urinary Tract Procedures without CC/MCC
907	Other O.R. Procedures for Injuries with MCC

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Typical Clinical Scenarios

An adult patient with portal hypertension and refractory gastric variceal bleeding is admitted emergently after endoscopic control fails; imaging shows malpositioned or thrombosed gastric vein contributing to recurrent bleeding and impaired venous drainage, prompting surgical relocation of the vein to restore flow and reduce variceal pressure. This urgent inpatient procedure relocates all or part of the gastric vein to a more suitable anatomic position to control hemorrhage and improve venous outflow. Typical codes: 06S20ZZ, 06S23ZZ
A middle-aged patient with chronic mesenteric venous insufficiency and symptomatic gastric congestion is scheduled electively for corrective vascular surgery after conservative measures fail; preoperative planning identifies a segment of the gastric vein that requires repositioning to reestablish normal venous alignment and relieve longstanding symptoms. In this planned inpatient operation the gastric vein is moved to its normal location or another suitable site to restore venous drainage and prevent progressive ischemic changes. Typical codes: 06S20ZZ, 06S24ZZ
A postoperative patient develops persistent malposition of the gastric vein after prior abdominal surgery, resulting in venous kinking and worsening edema and pain; after failure of nonoperative management, the patient is taken back to the hospital for a corrective procedure to reposition the affected gastric vein segment and resolve the complication. This inpatient revision repositions part of the gastric vein to correct the iatrogenic malposition and reestablish adequate flow. Typical codes: 06S20ZZ, 06S23ZZ

Related Codes

06S0-INFERIOR-VENA-CAVA-REPOSITION

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

06S1-SPLENIC-VEIN-REPOSITION

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

06S3-ESOPHAGEAL-VEIN-REPOSITION

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

06S4-HEPATIC-VEIN-REPOSITION

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

06S5-SUPERIOR-MESENTERIC-VEIN-REPOSITION

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

06S6-INFERIOR-MESENTERIC-VEIN-REPOSITION

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

06S7-COLIC-VEIN-REPOSITION

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

06S8-PORTAL-VEIN-REPOSITION

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

06S9-RENAL-VEIN-RIGHT-REPOSITION

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

06SB-LEFT-RENAL-VEIN-REPOSITION

ICD-10-PCS Code For Renal Vein, Left: 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

3 rows

ICD-10-PCS Code	Description
06S20ZZ	Reposition Gastric Vein, Open Approach
06S23ZZ	Reposition Gastric Vein, Percutaneous Approach
06S24ZZ	Reposition Gastric Vein, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach

DRG Codes

15 rows

DRG Code	Description
252	Other Vascular Procedures with MCC
253	Other Vascular Procedures with CC
254	Other Vascular Procedures without CC/MCC
628	Other Endocrine, Nutritional and Metabolic O.R. Procedures with MCC
629	Other Endocrine, Nutritional and Metabolic O.R. Procedures with CC
630	Other Endocrine, Nutritional and Metabolic O.R. Procedures without CC/MCC
673	Other Kidney and Urinary Tract Procedures with MCC
674	Other Kidney and Urinary Tract Procedures with CC
675	Other Kidney and Urinary Tract Procedures without CC/MCC
907	Other O.R. Procedures for Injuries with MCC

Showing 1–10 of 15

Typical Clinical Scenarios

An adult patient with portal hypertension and refractory gastric variceal bleeding is admitted emergently after endoscopic control fails; imaging shows malpositioned or thrombosed gastric vein contributing to recurrent bleeding and impaired venous drainage, prompting surgical relocation of the vein to restore flow and reduce variceal pressure. This urgent inpatient procedure relocates all or part of the gastric vein to a more suitable anatomic position to control hemorrhage and improve venous outflow. Typical codes: 06S20ZZ, 06S23ZZ
A middle-aged patient with chronic mesenteric venous insufficiency and symptomatic gastric congestion is scheduled electively for corrective vascular surgery after conservative measures fail; preoperative planning identifies a segment of the gastric vein that requires repositioning to reestablish normal venous alignment and relieve longstanding symptoms. In this planned inpatient operation the gastric vein is moved to its normal location or another suitable site to restore venous drainage and prevent progressive ischemic changes. Typical codes: 06S20ZZ, 06S24ZZ
A postoperative patient develops persistent malposition of the gastric vein after prior abdominal surgery, resulting in venous kinking and worsening edema and pain; after failure of nonoperative management, the patient is taken back to the hospital for a corrective procedure to reposition the affected gastric vein segment and resolve the complication. This inpatient revision repositions part of the gastric vein to correct the iatrogenic malposition and reestablish adequate flow. Typical codes: 06S20ZZ, 06S23ZZ

Related Codes

06S0-INFERIOR-VENA-CAVA-REPOSITION

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

06S1-SPLENIC-VEIN-REPOSITION

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

06S3-ESOPHAGEAL-VEIN-REPOSITION

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

06S4-HEPATIC-VEIN-REPOSITION

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

06S5-SUPERIOR-MESENTERIC-VEIN-REPOSITION

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

06S6-INFERIOR-MESENTERIC-VEIN-REPOSITION

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

06S7-COLIC-VEIN-REPOSITION

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

06S8-PORTAL-VEIN-REPOSITION

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

06S9-RENAL-VEIN-RIGHT-REPOSITION

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

06SB-LEFT-RENAL-VEIN-REPOSITION

ICD-10-PCS Code For Renal Vein, Left: 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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Gastric Vein Reposition Procedure Overview

Code Attributes

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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 does ICD-10-PCS group 06S2 represent?

What are the specific ICD-10-PCS codes included in this gastric vein reposition group?

Why is accurate coding within ICD-10-PCS group 06S2 important for inpatient documentation?

What clinical intent is described for procedures in the 06S2 group?

Which DRG categories may be related to procedures coded in the 06S2 group?

References

When to Use

ICD-10-PCS Codes

DRG Codes

Typical Clinical Scenarios

Related Codes

Which body system and operation does ICD-10-PCS group 06S2 represent?

What are the specific ICD-10-PCS codes included in this gastric vein reposition group?

Why is accurate coding within ICD-10-PCS group 06S2 important for inpatient documentation?

What clinical intent is described for procedures in the 06S2 group?

Which DRG categories may be related to procedures coded in the 06S2 group?

References