05H003Z

PCS Procedure

Insertion of Infusion Device into Azygos Vein, Open Approach

Insertion of Infusion Device into Azygos Vein, Open Approach

About ICD-10-PCS code 05H003Z

Insertion of Infusion Device into Azygos Vein, Open Approach corresponds to ICD-10-PCS code 05H003Z, found in table 05H, part of Section 0 (Medical and Surgical). It applies to the Upper Veins body system. Its root operation is Insertion. The approach used is Open.

Procedure Details

Section
[0] Medical and Surgical
Body System
Upper Veins
Root Operation
Insertion

Clinical Definitions

Root Operation · Operation
Insertion

Putting in a nonbiological appliance that monitors, assists, performs, or prevents a physiological function but does not physically take the place of a body part

Includes: Insertion of radioactive implant, insertion of central venous catheter

Approach · Approach
Open

Cutting through the skin or mucous membrane and any other body layers necessary to expose the site of the procedure

Adjacent Procedure Codes