06L03DZOcclusion of Inferior Vena Cava with Intraluminal Device, Percutaneous Approach
- Billable / Specific Code
06L03DZ is a billable ICD-10-PCS procedure code for Occlusion of Inferior Vena Cava with Intraluminal Device, Percutaneous Approach. It is valid on HIPAA claims for fiscal year 2027 (October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027) and groups to 39 MS-DRGs. The root operation Occlusion involves completely closing an orifice or the lumen of a tubular body part. In AHRQ's Clinical Classifications Software (CCSR), this procedure falls under Ligation and embolization of vessels.
Code Identity
PCS Table Breakdown
Each ICD-10-PCS code is built from seven characters, each an axis of the procedure. Hover or tap the icons for the official CMS definitions.
| Position | Designation | Value | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Section | 0 | Medical and Surgical |
| 2 | Body System | 6 | Lower Veins |
| 3 | Operation | L | Occlusion |
| 4 | BodyPart | 0 | Inferior Vena Cava |
| 5 | Approach | 3 | Percutaneous |
| 6 | Device | D | Intraluminal Device |
| 7 | Qualifier | Z | No Qualifier |
In the ICD-10-PCS Alphabetic Index
These FY 2027 ICD-10-PCS Alphabetic Index entries lead to this code:
To code occlusion of the inferior vena cava, open the FY 2027 ICD-10-PCS Alphabetic Index at Occlusion, then the subterms Vena Cava, Inferior. The index leads to table 06L, where the approach, device and qualifier values shown in the breakdown above complete the seven-character code 06L03DZ.
Clinical Classification (CCSR)
AHRQ groups this procedure code into these clinical categories.
Convert to ICD-9-PCS
Closest ICD-9-PCS equivalents for this code under the General Equivalence Mappings.
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Questions About 06L03DZ
Is 06L03DZ a billable code?
Yes. This is a complete seven-character ICD-10-PCS code, specific enough to report Occlusion of Inferior Vena Cava with Intraluminal Device, Percutaneous Approach on inpatient claims from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.
What do the characters in 06L03DZ mean?
The code breaks down character by character: the 1st character 0 is the Section (Medical and Surgical); the 2nd character 6 is the Body System (Lower Veins); the 3rd character L is the Operation (Occlusion); the 4th character 0 is the BodyPart (Inferior Vena Cava); the 5th character 3 is the Approach (Percutaneous); the 6th character D is the Device (Intraluminal Device); the 7th character Z is the Qualifier (No Qualifier).
What MS-DRG does 06L03DZ group to?
On an inpatient stay, Occlusion of Inferior Vena Cava with Intraluminal Device, Percutaneous Approach maps to MS-DRGs 040, 041, 042, 166, 167, 168, 252, 253, 254, 356, 357, 358, 423, 424, 425, 515, 516, 517, 628, 629, 630, 673, 674, 675, 715, 716, 717, 718, 749, 750, 802, 803, 804, 907, 908, 909, 957, 958, 959, with relative weights from 1.3282 to 7.5502. The MS-DRG sets the fixed Medicare payment for the stay.
What is the ICD-9-PCS equivalent of 06L03DZ?
Under the General Equivalence Mappings, Occlusion of Inferior Vena Cava with Intraluminal Device, Percutaneous Approach crosswalks to ICD-9-PCS 38.7 (Interruption of the vena cava). The mapping is approximate, so confirm it fits the documentation.
