ICD-10-PCS Code For Right Lower Extremity: Procedure Code Group Overview

The International Classification of Diseases, Tenth Revision, Procedure Coding System (ICD-10-PCS) code group X2CU includes procedures performed to remove solid or semisolid matter from veins in the right lower extremity. These ICD-10-PCS codes are used for inpatient documentation when mechanical aspiration or other extirpation techniques are performed percutaneously to clear thrombus or embolic material from the venous system. Accurate coding within the ICD-10-PCS X2CU group is essential for proper inpatient reimbursement, as it captures the specific procedure performed and supports clinical documentation accuracy.

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Right Lower Extremity Vein Extirpation Procedure Overview

This group includes procedures that remove solid or semisolid intravascular material from the right lower extremity veins using mechanical aspiration technology and percutaneous access. These procedures target the cardiovascular system and specifically address thrombus, embolic material, or other obstructive matter within venous structures. Accurate ICD-10-PCS coding ensures the inpatient record reflects the extirpation root operation and supports appropriate reimbursement for the complexity of the intervention.

Code Attributes

Character	ICD-10-PCS Category	Code Group Details
X	Section	New Technology
2	Body System	Cardiovascular System
C	Operation	Extirpation
U	Body Part	Lower Extremity Vein, Right

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Right Lower Extremity Vein Extirpation Procedure Overview

Code Attributes

Character	ICD-10-PCS Category	Code Group Details
X	Section	New Technology
2	Body System	Cardiovascular System
C	Operation	Extirpation
U	Body Part	Lower Extremity Vein, Right

When to Use

Use a code from this group when documented operative notes describe removal of thrombus, embolus, or other matter from right lower extremity veins using mechanical aspiration technology and a percutaneous technique. Do not use these codes for open surgical thrombectomies or for procedures on other body systems or anatomical sites.

ICD-10-PCS Codes

1 rows

ICD-10-PCS Code	Description
X2CU3T7	Extirpation of Matter from Right Lower Extremity Vein using Computer-aided Mechanical Aspiration, Percutaneous Approach, New Technology Group 7

DRG Codes

3 rows

DRG Code	Description
270	Other Major Cardiovascular Procedures with MCC
271	Other Major Cardiovascular Procedures with CC
272	Other Major Cardiovascular Procedures without CC/MCC

Typical Clinical Scenarios

An elderly patient with sudden onset unilateral swelling, pain, and hypoxia is admitted from the emergency department after duplex ultrasound shows extensive acute deep venous thrombosis of the right femoral and popliteal veins with large thrombus burden and worsening respiratory compromise from suspected pulmonary embolization; systemic anticoagulation is insufficient and the team performs percutaneous mechanical aspiration to rapidly remove obstructing thrombus from the right lower extremity venous system to reduce embolic risk and restore venous flow. Typical codes: X2CU3T7
A middle-aged patient with chronic post-thrombotic syndrome causing recurrent right lower extremity venous stenosis and persistent symptoms despite anticoagulation and prior balloon angioplasty is admitted electively for catheter-directed percutaneous intervention using computer-aided mechanical aspiration to extract chronic organized thrombotic material from the right calf and thigh veins before planned adjunctive therapies. Typical codes: X2CU3T7
A hospitalized patient with an indwelling right lower extremity venous filter who develops filter-associated thrombus and progressive limb ischemia undergoes urgent percutaneous retrieval of intraluminal clot using computer-assisted mechanical aspiration through venous access to clear the right lower extremity veins and facilitate filter management. Typical codes: X2CU3T7

ICD-10-PCS Code For Abdominal Aorta: Procedure Code Group Overview

X2CQ-RIGHT-UPPER-EXTREMITY-EXTIRPATION

ICD-10-PCS Code For Right Upper Extremity: Procedure Code Group Overview

X2CR-LEFT-UPPER-EXTREMITY-EXTIRPATION

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

X2CS-RIGHT-LOWER-EXTREMITY-EXTIRPATION

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

X2CT-LEFT-LOWER-EXTREMITY-EXTIRPATION

ICD-10-PCS Code For Left Lower Extremity: Procedure Code Group Overview

X2CV-LEFT-LOWER-EXTREMITY-EXTIRPATION

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

X2CY-GREAT-VESSEL-EXTIRPATION

ICD-10-PCS Code For Great Vessel: Procedure Code Group Overview

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
X2CU3T7	Extirpation of Matter from Right Lower Extremity Vein using Computer-aided Mechanical Aspiration, Percutaneous Approach, New Technology Group 7

DRG Codes

3 rows

DRG Code	Description
270	Other Major Cardiovascular Procedures with MCC
271	Other Major Cardiovascular Procedures with CC
272	Other Major Cardiovascular Procedures without CC/MCC

Typical Clinical Scenarios

An elderly patient with sudden onset unilateral swelling, pain, and hypoxia is admitted from the emergency department after duplex ultrasound shows extensive acute deep venous thrombosis of the right femoral and popliteal veins with large thrombus burden and worsening respiratory compromise from suspected pulmonary embolization; systemic anticoagulation is insufficient and the team performs percutaneous mechanical aspiration to rapidly remove obstructing thrombus from the right lower extremity venous system to reduce embolic risk and restore venous flow. Typical codes: X2CU3T7
A middle-aged patient with chronic post-thrombotic syndrome causing recurrent right lower extremity venous stenosis and persistent symptoms despite anticoagulation and prior balloon angioplasty is admitted electively for catheter-directed percutaneous intervention using computer-aided mechanical aspiration to extract chronic organized thrombotic material from the right calf and thigh veins before planned adjunctive therapies. Typical codes: X2CU3T7
A hospitalized patient with an indwelling right lower extremity venous filter who develops filter-associated thrombus and progressive limb ischemia undergoes urgent percutaneous retrieval of intraluminal clot using computer-assisted mechanical aspiration through venous access to clear the right lower extremity veins and facilitate filter management. Typical codes: X2CU3T7

ICD-10-PCS Code For Abdominal Aorta: Procedure Code Group Overview

X2CQ-RIGHT-UPPER-EXTREMITY-EXTIRPATION

ICD-10-PCS Code For Right Upper Extremity: Procedure Code Group Overview

X2CR-LEFT-UPPER-EXTREMITY-EXTIRPATION

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

X2CS-RIGHT-LOWER-EXTREMITY-EXTIRPATION

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

X2CT-LEFT-LOWER-EXTREMITY-EXTIRPATION

ICD-10-PCS Code For Left Lower Extremity: Procedure Code Group Overview

X2CV-LEFT-LOWER-EXTREMITY-EXTIRPATION

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

X2CY-GREAT-VESSEL-EXTIRPATION

ICD-10-PCS Code For Great Vessel: Procedure Code Group Overview

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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ICD-10-PCS Codes

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Typical Clinical Scenarios

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When to Use

ICD-10-PCS Codes

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Typical Clinical Scenarios

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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 in the X2CU group represents extirpation from the right lower extremity vein using computer-aided mechanical aspiration?

What body system and root operation are represented by the X2CU code group?

In what clinical setting are X2CU group ICD-10-PCS codes used for documentation?

How does accurate coding within the X2CU group affect reimbursement?

What procedural approach and materials are described by the X2CU group overview?

References

When to Use

ICD-10-PCS Codes

DRG Codes

Typical Clinical Scenarios

Related Codes

Which ICD-10-PCS code in the X2CU group represents extirpation from the right lower extremity vein using computer-aided mechanical aspiration?

What body system and root operation are represented by the X2CU code group?

In what clinical setting are X2CU group ICD-10-PCS codes used for documentation?

How does accurate coding within the X2CU group affect reimbursement?

What procedural approach and materials are described by the X2CU group overview?

References