019B0ZXDrainage of Lumbar Nerve, Open Approach, Diagnostic
- Billable / Specific Code
019B0ZX is a billable ICD-10-PCS procedure code for Drainage of Lumbar Nerve, Open Approach, Diagnostic. It is valid on HIPAA claims for fiscal year 2026 (October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026) and groups to 12 MS-DRGs. The root operation Drainage involves taking or letting out fluids and/or gases from a body part.
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 | 1 | Peripheral Nervous System |
| 3 | Operation | 9 | Drainage |
| 4 | BodyPart | B | Lumbar Nerve |
| 5 | Approach | 0 | Open |
| 6 | Device | Z | No Device |
| 7 | Qualifier | X | Diagnostic |
Convert to ICD-9-PCS
Closest ICD-9-PCS equivalents for 019B0ZX under the General Equivalence Mappings.
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Questions About 019B0ZX
Is 019B0ZX a billable code?
Yes. 019B0ZX is a complete seven-character ICD-10-PCS code, specific enough to report Drainage of Lumbar Nerve, Open Approach, Diagnostic on inpatient claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.
What do the characters in 019B0ZX mean?
019B0ZX breaks down character by character: the 1st character 0 is the Section (Medical and Surgical); the 2nd character 1 is the Body System (Peripheral Nervous System); the 3rd character 9 is the Operation (Drainage); the 4th character B is the BodyPart (Lumbar Nerve); the 5th character 0 is the Approach (Open); the 6th character Z is the Device (No Device); the 7th character X is the Qualifier (Diagnostic).
What MS-DRG does 019B0ZX group to?
On an inpatient stay, Drainage of Lumbar Nerve, Open Approach, Diagnostic maps to MS-DRGs 040, 041, 042, 515, 516, 517, 907, 908, 909, 957, 958, 959, with relative weights from 1.3127 to 7.6199. The MS-DRG sets the fixed Medicare payment for the stay.
What is the ICD-9-PCS equivalent of 019B0ZX?
Under the General Equivalence Mappings, Drainage of Lumbar Nerve, Open Approach, Diagnostic crosswalks to ICD-9-PCS 41.2. The mapping is approximate, so confirm it fits the documentation.
