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ICD-10-PCS Body Part - 1
New Technology, Cardiovascular System, Insertion, Superior Vena Cava

The Superior Vena Cava body part is identified by the character 1 in the 4th position of the ICD-10-PCS procedure code. It is contained within the Insertion root operation of the Cardiovascular System body system under the New Technology section. The 4the position refers to the body part or body region when applicable.

ICD-10-PCS code structure

Section:
  X = New Technology

Body System:
  2 = Cardiovascular System

Root Operation:
  H = Insertion

Body Part:

See Terms used in New Technology

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

X2H1 - Superior Vena Cava

  • Percutaneous Approach

    Entry, 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

    • Intraluminal Device, Bioprosthetic Valve
      • X2H13R9 - Insert Bioprosth Valve in Sup Vena Cava, Perc, New Tech 9