ICD-10-PCS Code For Lower Extremity Veins: Procedure Code Group Overview
The International Classification of Diseases, Tenth Revision, Procedure Coding System (ICD-10-PCS) code group B54D includes procedures performed to image venous structures and assess flow in the lower extremity veins, bilateral. These ICD-10-PCS codes are used for inpatient documentation when diagnostic or monitoring ultrasonography of the bilateral lower extremity veins is performed to evaluate anatomy or hemodynamics. Accurate coding within the ICD-10-PCS B54D group is essential for proper inpatient reimbursement, as it captures the imaging procedure performed and supports clinical documentation accuracy.
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Lower Extremity Veins Ultrasonography Procedure Overview
This procedure group includes real-time display imaging using high-frequency sound waves of the bilateral lower extremity venous system. These procedures target the veins and evaluate venous anatomy and flow characteristics through ultrasonography. Accurate ICD-10-PCS coding of these imaging procedures is important for inpatient reimbursement because it documents the specific body part and operation performed and supports appropriate case mix assignment.
Code Attributes
| Character | ICD-10-PCS Category | Code Group Details |
|---|---|---|
| B | Section | Imaging |
| 5 | Body System | Veins |
| 4 | Operation | Ultrasonography |
| D | Body Part | Lower Extremity Veins, Bilateral |