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

The International Classification of Diseases, Tenth Revision, Procedure Coding System (ICD-10-PCS) code group 06V3 includes procedures performed to restrict blood flow in the esophageal vein within the lower veins. These ICD-10-PCS codes are used for inpatient documentation when a procedure partially closes or narrows the lumen of the esophageal vein to reduce or control venous flow. Accurate coding within the ICD-10-PCS 06V3 group is essential for proper inpatient reimbursement, as it captures the specific restriction procedure performed and determines appropriate case mix and payment.

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Esophageal Vein Restriction Procedure Overview

Procedures in this ICD-10-PCS group involve partially closing or restricting the lumen of the esophageal vein within the lower venous system. These operations target the lower veins body system and are coded to reflect restriction of flow rather than removal or repair. Accurate coding ensures inpatient records reflect the specific vascular intervention performed and supports appropriate case mix and payment.

Code Attributes

Character	ICD-10-PCS Category	Code Group Details
0	Section	Medical and Surgical
6	Body System	Lower Veins
V	Operation	Restriction
3	Body Part	Esophageal Vein

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Esophageal Vein Restriction Procedure Overview

Code Attributes

Character	ICD-10-PCS Category	Code Group Details
0	Section	Medical and Surgical
6	Body System	Lower Veins
V	Operation	Restriction
3	Body Part	Esophageal Vein

When to Use

Use a code from this group when the clinical procedure performed intentionally restricts the esophageal vein lumen to reduce venous flow, such as for hemorrhage control or portal hypertension-related variceal management. Do not use these codes for complete occlusion, ligation, or nonvenous esophageal procedures; choose the code that matches the documented operation and anatomical site.

ICD-10-PCS Codes

9 rows

ICD-10-PCS Code	Description
06V30CZ	Restriction of Esophageal Vein with Extraluminal Device, Open Approach
06V30DZ	Restriction of Esophageal Vein with Intraluminal Device, Open Approach
06V30ZZ	Restriction of Esophageal Vein, Open Approach
06V33CZ	Restriction of Esophageal Vein with Extraluminal Device, Percutaneous Approach
06V33DZ	Restriction of Esophageal Vein with Intraluminal Device, Percutaneous Approach
06V33ZZ	Restriction of Esophageal Vein, Percutaneous Approach
06V34CZ	Restriction of Esophageal Vein with Extraluminal Device, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach
06V34DZ	Restriction of Esophageal Vein with Intraluminal Device, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach
06V34ZZ	Restriction of Esophageal 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
270	Other Major Cardiovascular Procedures with MCC
271	Other Major Cardiovascular Procedures with CC
272	Other Major Cardiovascular 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

A patient with known cirrhosis presents to the emergency department with acute upper gastrointestinal bleeding from esophageal varices refractory to endoscopic band ligation; after stabilization, the inpatient team performs a targeted vascular intervention to partially restrict flow in the esophageal vein to control hemorrhage and reduce portal-systemic shunting. Typical codes: 06V33DZ, 06V33ZZ
An elective inpatient procedure for a patient with recurrent symptomatic portal hypertension and large esophageal varices at high risk for bleeding; the vascular surgery team places an extraluminal constrictive device around the esophageal vein via a percutaneous endoscopic approach to decrease venous lumen diameter and lower variceal pressure. Typical codes: 06V34CZ, 06V34ZZ
A patient with prior open esophageal vein ligation who develops persistent refractory variceal bleeding and requires a reintervention; during the open reoperation the surgeon performs a partial narrowing (restriction) of the esophageal vein, using an intraluminal device to reduce flow as a salvage measure. Typical codes: 06V30DZ, 06V30ZZ

Related Codes

06V0-INFERIOR-VENA-CAVA-RESTRICTION

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

06V1-SPLENIC-VEIN-RESTRICTION

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

06V2-GASTRIC-VEIN-RESTRICTION

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

06V4-HEPATIC-VEIN-PARTIALLY-CLOSING-HEPATIC-VEIN-RESTRICTION

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

06V5-SUPERIOR-MESENTERIC-VEIN-RESTRICTION

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

06V6-INFERIOR-MESENTERIC-VEIN-RESTRICTION

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

06V7-COLIC-VEIN-RESTRICTION

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

06V8-PORTAL-VEIN-RESTRICTION

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

06V9-RENAL-VEIN-RIGHT-RESTRICTION

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

06VB-LEFT-RENAL-VEIN-RESTRICTION

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

9 rows

ICD-10-PCS Code	Description
06V30CZ	Restriction of Esophageal Vein with Extraluminal Device, Open Approach
06V30DZ	Restriction of Esophageal Vein with Intraluminal Device, Open Approach
06V30ZZ	Restriction of Esophageal Vein, Open Approach
06V33CZ	Restriction of Esophageal Vein with Extraluminal Device, Percutaneous Approach
06V33DZ	Restriction of Esophageal Vein with Intraluminal Device, Percutaneous Approach
06V33ZZ	Restriction of Esophageal Vein, Percutaneous Approach
06V34CZ	Restriction of Esophageal Vein with Extraluminal Device, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach
06V34DZ	Restriction of Esophageal Vein with Intraluminal Device, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach
06V34ZZ	Restriction of Esophageal 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
270	Other Major Cardiovascular Procedures with MCC
271	Other Major Cardiovascular Procedures with CC
272	Other Major Cardiovascular 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

A patient with known cirrhosis presents to the emergency department with acute upper gastrointestinal bleeding from esophageal varices refractory to endoscopic band ligation; after stabilization, the inpatient team performs a targeted vascular intervention to partially restrict flow in the esophageal vein to control hemorrhage and reduce portal-systemic shunting. Typical codes: 06V33DZ, 06V33ZZ
An elective inpatient procedure for a patient with recurrent symptomatic portal hypertension and large esophageal varices at high risk for bleeding; the vascular surgery team places an extraluminal constrictive device around the esophageal vein via a percutaneous endoscopic approach to decrease venous lumen diameter and lower variceal pressure. Typical codes: 06V34CZ, 06V34ZZ
A patient with prior open esophageal vein ligation who develops persistent refractory variceal bleeding and requires a reintervention; during the open reoperation the surgeon performs a partial narrowing (restriction) of the esophageal vein, using an intraluminal device to reduce flow as a salvage measure. Typical codes: 06V30DZ, 06V30ZZ

Related Codes

06V0-INFERIOR-VENA-CAVA-RESTRICTION

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

06V1-SPLENIC-VEIN-RESTRICTION

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

06V2-GASTRIC-VEIN-RESTRICTION

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

06V4-HEPATIC-VEIN-PARTIALLY-CLOSING-HEPATIC-VEIN-RESTRICTION

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

06V5-SUPERIOR-MESENTERIC-VEIN-RESTRICTION

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

06V6-INFERIOR-MESENTERIC-VEIN-RESTRICTION

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

06V7-COLIC-VEIN-RESTRICTION

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

06V8-PORTAL-VEIN-RESTRICTION

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

06V9-RENAL-VEIN-RIGHT-RESTRICTION

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

06VB-LEFT-RENAL-VEIN-RESTRICTION

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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Esophageal Vein Restriction Procedure Overview

Code Attributes

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

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Esophageal Vein Restriction Procedure Overview

Code Attributes

When to Use

ICD-10-PCS Codes

DRG Codes

Typical Clinical Scenarios

Related Codes

Which procedures are included in the ICD-10-PCS 06V3 code group?

What is the primary operation represented by the 06V3 code group?

How do approach and device attributes vary among codes in 06V3?

Why is accurate coding in the 06V3 group important for inpatient care?

Which DRG families may be related to procedures coded in 06V3?

References

When to Use

ICD-10-PCS Codes

DRG Codes

Typical Clinical Scenarios

Related Codes

Which procedures are included in the ICD-10-PCS 06V3 code group?

What is the primary operation represented by the 06V3 code group?

How do approach and device attributes vary among codes in 06V3?

Why is accurate coding in the 06V3 group important for inpatient care?

Which DRG families may be related to procedures coded in 06V3?

References