Select the appropriate procedure code based on the approach & device:

05R0 - Azygos Vein

  • Open Approach

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

    • Autologous Tissue Substitute
      • 05R007Z - Replacement of Azygos Vein with Autol Sub, Open Approach
    • Synthetic Substitute
      • 05R00JZ - Replacement of Azygos Vein with Synth Sub, Open Approach
    • Nonautologous Tissue Substitute
      • 05R00KZ - Replacement of Azygos Vein with Nonaut Sub, Open Approach

  • Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach

    Entry, by puncture or minor incision, of instrumentation through the skin or mucous membrane and any other body layers necessary to reach and visualize the site of the procedure

    • Autologous Tissue Substitute
      • 05R047Z - Replace of Azygos Vein with Autol Sub, Perc Endo Approach
    • Synthetic Substitute
      • 05R04JZ - Replace of Azygos Vein with Synth Sub, Perc Endo Approach
    • Nonautologous Tissue Substitute
      • 05R04KZ - Replace of Azygos Vein with Nonaut Sub, Perc Endo Approach