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

The International Classification of Diseases, Tenth Revision, Procedure Coding System (ICD-10-PCS) code group X272 includes procedures performed to dilate lumens in the inferior vena cava and iliocaval confluence. These ICD-10-PCS codes are used for inpatient documentation when percutaneous dilation of the inferior vena cava and iliocaval confluence is performed, typically with an intraluminal device. Accurate coding within the ICD-10-PCS X272 group is essential for proper inpatient reimbursement, as it captures the procedure performed and supports clinical documentation accuracy.

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Inferior Vena Cava And Iliocaval Confluence Dilation Procedure Overview

Procedures in this ICD-10-PCS code group involve dilation of the inferior vena cava and the iliocaval confluence using an intraluminal device, performed via a percutaneous approach and targeting the cardiovascular system. These interventions expand the lumen of a major venous structure to restore or improve venous flow. Accurate ICD-10-PCS coding is important for inpatient reimbursement because it documents the specific root operation, body part, and technology used during the hospitalization. Correct coding also supports clinical records and case mix assignment for payment purposes.

Code Attributes

Character	ICD-10-PCS Category	Code Group Details
X	Section	New Technology
2	Body System	Cardiovascular System
7	Operation	Dilation
2	Body Part	Inferior Vena Cava and Iliocaval Confluence

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Inferior Vena Cava And Iliocaval Confluence Dilation Procedure Overview

Code Attributes

Character	ICD-10-PCS Category	Code Group Details
X	Section	New Technology
2	Body System	Cardiovascular System
7	Operation	Dilation
2	Body Part	Inferior Vena Cava and Iliocaval Confluence

When to Use

Use a code from this group when a clinician performs percutaneous dilation of the inferior vena cava and iliocaval confluence during an inpatient stay. Select the specific code when the procedure involved placement of the specified intraluminal device and matches the documented root operation and body part.

ICD-10-PCS Codes

1 rows

ICD-10-PCS Code	Description
X2723CB	Dilation of Inferior Vena Cava and Iliocaval Confluence with Open-structure Polymer Lattice Intraluminal Device, Percutaneous Approach, New Technology Group 11

DRG Codes

33 rows

DRG Code	Description
037	Extracranial Procedures with MCC
038	Extracranial Procedures with CC
039	Extracranial Procedures without CC/MCC
166	Other Respiratory System O.R. Procedures with MCC
167	Other Respiratory System O.R. Procedures with CC
168	Other Respiratory System O.R. Procedures without CC/MCC
252	Other Vascular Procedures with MCC
253	Other Vascular Procedures with CC
254	Other Vascular Procedures without CC/MCC
356	Other Digestive System O.R. Procedures with MCC

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Typical Clinical Scenarios

A 68-year-old male with a history of chronic lower-extremity swelling and recurrent deep venous thrombosis presents with progressive bilateral leg edema and abdominal venous congestion despite anticoagulation; imaging demonstrates a high-grade stenosis at the iliocaval confluence with secondary inferior vena cava outflow obstruction, and the patient is admitted for planned endovascular restoration of venous flow using a percutaneous intraluminal device to dilate the affected segment and scaffold the lumen. Typical codes: X2723CB
A 52-year-old postpartum woman with acute onset unilateral leg pain and marked swelling is found on venous duplex and CT venography to have extensive thrombus with compression-related severe narrowing at the iliocaval confluence causing acute venous hypertension; due to clinical deterioration and failure of conservative therapy she is admitted emergently for percutaneous mechanical and device-assisted dilation of the inferior vena cava and iliocaval confluence to reestablish central venous drainage. Typical codes: X2723CB
A 74-year-old male previously treated with endovascular therapy for iliocaval stenosis presents with recurrent obstructive symptoms months later and imaging shows in-stent restenosis and recoil at the iliocaval confluence; the inpatient plan is percutaneous revision with dilation using a new-generation open-structure polymer lattice intraluminal device to expand the lumen and address recurrent narrowing. Typical codes: X2723CB

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X275-RIGHT-SUBCLAVIAN-VEIN-DILATION

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X276-LEFT-SUBCLAVIAN-VEIN-DILATION

ICD-10-PCS Code For Left Subclavian Vein: Procedure Code Group Overview

X277-RIGHT-AXILLARY-VEIN-DILATION

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X278-LEFT-AXILLARY-VEIN-DILATION

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X279-RIGHT-BRACHIAL-VEIN-DILATION

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X27A-LEFT-BRACHIAL-VEIN-DILATION

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X27B-RIGHT-BASILIC-VEIN-DILATION

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X27C-LEFT-BASILIC-VEIN-DILATION

ICD-10-PCS Code For Left Basilic 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

1 rows

ICD-10-PCS Code	Description
X2723CB	Dilation of Inferior Vena Cava and Iliocaval Confluence with Open-structure Polymer Lattice Intraluminal Device, Percutaneous Approach, New Technology Group 11

DRG Codes

33 rows

DRG Code	Description
037	Extracranial Procedures with MCC
038	Extracranial Procedures with CC
039	Extracranial Procedures without CC/MCC
166	Other Respiratory System O.R. Procedures with MCC
167	Other Respiratory System O.R. Procedures with CC
168	Other Respiratory System O.R. Procedures without CC/MCC
252	Other Vascular Procedures with MCC
253	Other Vascular Procedures with CC
254	Other Vascular Procedures without CC/MCC
356	Other Digestive System O.R. Procedures with MCC

Showing 1–10 of 33

Typical Clinical Scenarios

A 68-year-old male with a history of chronic lower-extremity swelling and recurrent deep venous thrombosis presents with progressive bilateral leg edema and abdominal venous congestion despite anticoagulation; imaging demonstrates a high-grade stenosis at the iliocaval confluence with secondary inferior vena cava outflow obstruction, and the patient is admitted for planned endovascular restoration of venous flow using a percutaneous intraluminal device to dilate the affected segment and scaffold the lumen. Typical codes: X2723CB
A 52-year-old postpartum woman with acute onset unilateral leg pain and marked swelling is found on venous duplex and CT venography to have extensive thrombus with compression-related severe narrowing at the iliocaval confluence causing acute venous hypertension; due to clinical deterioration and failure of conservative therapy she is admitted emergently for percutaneous mechanical and device-assisted dilation of the inferior vena cava and iliocaval confluence to reestablish central venous drainage. Typical codes: X2723CB
A 74-year-old male previously treated with endovascular therapy for iliocaval stenosis presents with recurrent obstructive symptoms months later and imaging shows in-stent restenosis and recoil at the iliocaval confluence; the inpatient plan is percutaneous revision with dilation using a new-generation open-structure polymer lattice intraluminal device to expand the lumen and address recurrent narrowing. Typical codes: X2723CB

Related Codes

X273-RIGHT-PULMONARY-ARTERY-DILATION

ICD-10-PCS Code For Right Pulmonary Artery: Procedure Code Group Overview

X274-LEFT-PULMONARY-ARTERY-DILATION

ICD-10-PCS Code For Left Pulmonary Artery: Procedure Code Group Overview

X275-RIGHT-SUBCLAVIAN-VEIN-DILATION

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

X276-LEFT-SUBCLAVIAN-VEIN-DILATION

ICD-10-PCS Code For Left Subclavian Vein: Procedure Code Group Overview

X277-RIGHT-AXILLARY-VEIN-DILATION

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

X278-LEFT-AXILLARY-VEIN-DILATION

ICD-10-PCS Code For Left Axillary Vein: Procedure Code Group Overview

X279-RIGHT-BRACHIAL-VEIN-DILATION

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

X27A-LEFT-BRACHIAL-VEIN-DILATION

ICD-10-PCS Code For Left Brachial Vein: Procedure Code Group Overview

X27B-RIGHT-BASILIC-VEIN-DILATION

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

X27C-LEFT-BASILIC-VEIN-DILATION

ICD-10-PCS Code For Left Basilic Vein: Procedure Code Group Overview

Showing 1–10 of 20

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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Code Attributes

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Code Attributes

When to Use

ICD-10-PCS Codes

DRG Codes

Typical Clinical Scenarios

Related Codes

Which ICD-10-PCS code represents dilation of the inferior vena cava and iliocaval confluence with an open-structure polymer lattice intraluminal device?

What procedure type and approach does the X272 code group describe?

Why is accurate coding within the X272 group important for inpatient care?

What are the section, body system, operation, and body part attributes for this code group?

Which DRG categories may relate to procedures coded in the X272 group?

References

When to Use

ICD-10-PCS Codes

DRG Codes

Typical Clinical Scenarios

Related Codes

Which ICD-10-PCS code represents dilation of the inferior vena cava and iliocaval confluence with an open-structure polymer lattice intraluminal device?

What procedure type and approach does the X272 code group describe?

Why is accurate coding within the X272 group important for inpatient care?

What are the section, body system, operation, and body part attributes for this code group?

Which DRG categories may relate to procedures coded in the X272 group?

References