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

The International Classification of Diseases, Tenth Revision, Procedure Coding System (ICD-10-PCS) code group X279 includes procedures performed to dilate intraluminal structures in the right brachial vein. These ICD-10-PCS codes are used for inpatient documentation when a percutaneous dilation with a cell impermeable intraluminal device is performed on the right brachial vein. Accurate coding within the ICD-10-PCS X279 group is essential for proper inpatient reimbursement, as it captures the procedure performed and supports clinical documentation accuracy.

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Right Brachial Vein Dilation Procedure Overview

Procedures in this group involve dilation of the right brachial vein using an intraluminal device placed percutaneously and target the cardiovascular system. These interventions expand the lumen of the vein to restore or improve blood flow. Accurate coding of these New Technology section procedures is important for inpatient reimbursement because it captures the specific dilation operation, device use, and anatomic site required for correct case mix and payment.

Code Attributes

Character	ICD-10-PCS Category	Code Group Details
X	Section	New Technology
2	Body System	Cardiovascular System
7	Operation	Dilation
9	Body Part	Brachial Vein, Right

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Right Brachial Vein 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
9	Body Part	Brachial Vein, Right

When to Use

Use a code from this group when a clinician performs percutaneous dilation of the right brachial vein with placement of a cell impermeable intraluminal device to expand the venous lumen. These codes apply when the primary operation is dilation and the procedure is documented as occurring on the right brachial vein.

ICD-10-PCS Codes

1 rows

ICD-10-PCS Code	Description
X27935B	Dilation of Right Brachial Vein with Cell Impermeable 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

An adult hemodialysis patient with a tunneled left-sided fistula who develops acute right arm swelling and escalating venous hypertension after catheter-related stenosis is suspected on duplex ultrasound; inpatient admission is required for symptomatic edema and concern for access failure, and interventionalists perform percutaneous dilation of the right brachial vein with placement of a cell-impermeable intraluminal device to restore outflow patency and preserve dialysis access. Typical codes: X27935B
A middle-aged patient with chronic peripheral venous insufficiency presenting electively for staged correction of central venous stenosis contributing to recurrent upper-extremity edema and pain; during a planned inpatient vascular intervention the team performs percutaneous dilation of the right brachial vein with insertion of a cell-impermeable intraluminal device to increase lumen diameter and improve venous return. Typical codes: X27935B
A patient admitted for failure of a previously placed right-arm venous scaffold due to restenosis and recurrent access symptoms; after imaging confirms focal re-narrowing, the vascular team performs percutaneous re-dilation of the right brachial vein and replaces or upgrades the cell-impermeable intraluminal device to reestablish adequate flow. Typical codes: X27935B

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X274-LEFT-PULMONARY-ARTERY-DILATION

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X275-RIGHT-SUBCLAVIAN-VEIN-DILATION

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X276-LEFT-SUBCLAVIAN-VEIN-DILATION

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X277-RIGHT-AXILLARY-VEIN-DILATION

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X278-LEFT-AXILLARY-VEIN-DILATION

ICD-10-PCS Code For Left Axillary 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

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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
X27935B	Dilation of Right Brachial Vein with Cell Impermeable 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

An adult hemodialysis patient with a tunneled left-sided fistula who develops acute right arm swelling and escalating venous hypertension after catheter-related stenosis is suspected on duplex ultrasound; inpatient admission is required for symptomatic edema and concern for access failure, and interventionalists perform percutaneous dilation of the right brachial vein with placement of a cell-impermeable intraluminal device to restore outflow patency and preserve dialysis access. Typical codes: X27935B
A middle-aged patient with chronic peripheral venous insufficiency presenting electively for staged correction of central venous stenosis contributing to recurrent upper-extremity edema and pain; during a planned inpatient vascular intervention the team performs percutaneous dilation of the right brachial vein with insertion of a cell-impermeable intraluminal device to increase lumen diameter and improve venous return. Typical codes: X27935B
A patient admitted for failure of a previously placed right-arm venous scaffold due to restenosis and recurrent access symptoms; after imaging confirms focal re-narrowing, the vascular team performs percutaneous re-dilation of the right brachial vein and replaces or upgrades the cell-impermeable intraluminal device to reestablish adequate flow. Typical codes: X27935B

Related Codes

X272-INFERIOR-VENA-CAVA-DILATION

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

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

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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Right Brachial Vein Dilation Procedure Overview

Code Attributes

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Right Brachial Vein Dilation Procedure Overview

Code Attributes

When to Use

ICD-10-PCS Codes

DRG Codes

Typical Clinical Scenarios

Related Codes

Which ICD-10-PCS code identifies dilation of the right brachial vein with a cell impermeable intraluminal device?

What body system and operation are captured by the X279 code group?

When should `X279` group codes be used for inpatient documentation?

How does coding `X27935B` affect reimbursement grouping?

What code attributes are defined for the right brachial vein dilation in this group?

References

When to Use

ICD-10-PCS Codes

DRG Codes

Typical Clinical Scenarios

Related Codes

Which ICD-10-PCS code identifies dilation of the right brachial vein with a cell impermeable intraluminal device?

What body system and operation are captured by the X279 code group?

When should `X279` group codes be used for inpatient documentation?

How does coding `X27935B` affect reimbursement grouping?

What code attributes are defined for the right brachial vein dilation in this group?

References