019F0ZXDrainage of Sciatic Nerve, Open Approach, Diagnostic
- Billable / Specific Code
019F0ZX is a billable ICD-10-PCS procedure code for Drainage of Sciatic 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 | F | Sciatic 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 019F0ZX under the General Equivalence Mappings.
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Questions About 019F0ZX
Is 019F0ZX a billable code?
Yes. 019F0ZX is a complete seven-character ICD-10-PCS code, specific enough to report Drainage of Sciatic Nerve, Open Approach, Diagnostic on inpatient claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.
What do the characters in 019F0ZX mean?
019F0ZX 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 F is the BodyPart (Sciatic 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 019F0ZX group to?
On an inpatient stay, Drainage of Sciatic 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 019F0ZX?
Under the General Equivalence Mappings, Drainage of Sciatic Nerve, Open Approach, Diagnostic crosswalks to ICD-9-PCS 41.2. The mapping is approximate, so confirm it fits the documentation.
