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The Axillary Vein, Left body part is identified by the character 8 in the 4th position of the ICD-10-PCS procedure code.
It is contained within the Extirpation root operation of the Upper Veins body system
under the Medical and Surgical section. The 4the position refers to the body part or body region when applicable.
Section:
0 = Medical and Surgical
Body System:
5 = Upper Veins
Root Operation:
C = Extirpation
Body Part:
8 - Axillary Vein, Left7 - Axillary Vein, Right0 - Azygos VeinC - Basilic Vein, LeftB - Basilic Vein, RightA - Brachial Vein, Left9 - Brachial Vein, RightF - Cephalic Vein, LeftD - Cephalic Vein, RightQ - External Jugular Vein, LeftP - External Jugular Vein, RightV - Face Vein, LeftT - Face Vein, RightH - Hand Vein, LeftG - Hand Vein, Right1 - Hemiazygos Vein4 - Innominate Vein, Left3 - Innominate Vein, RightN - Internal Jugular Vein, LeftM - Internal Jugular Vein, RightL - Intracranial Vein6 - Subclavian Vein, Left5 - Subclavian Vein, RightY - Upper VeinS - Vertebral Vein, LeftR - Vertebral Vein, RightSelect the appropriate procedure code based on the approach & device:
05C8 - Axillary Vein, Left
Cutting through the skin or mucous membrane and any other body layers necessary to expose the site of the procedure
05C80ZZ - Extirpation of Matter from Left Axillary Vein, Open ApproachEntry, by puncture or minor incision, of instrumentation through the skin or mucous membrane and any other body layers necessary to reach the site of the procedure
05C83ZZ - Extirpation of Matter from Left Axillary Vein, Perc ApproachEntry, 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
05C84ZZ - Extirpation of Matter from L Axilla Vein, Perc Endo Approach