061807YBillable procedure code

Bypass Portal Vein to Lower Vein with Autologous Tissue Substitute, Open Approach

Medical and Surgical·Lower Veins·Table 061·FY 2027

ICD-10-PCS classifies this procedure as 061807Y: Bypass Portal Vein to Lower Vein with Autologous Tissue Substitute, Open Approach. Table 061, part of Section 0 (Medical and Surgical) contains it. The procedure targets the Lower Veins body system. The approach used is Open.

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What the code means

Bypass: root operation

Altering the route of passage of the contents of a tubular body part

Rerouting contents of a body part to a downstream area of the normal route, to a similar route and body part, or to an abnormal route and dissimilar body part. Includes one or more anastomoses, with or without the use of a device

Includes: Coronary artery bypass, colostomy formation

Open: approach

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