02550ZZDestruction of Atrial Septum, Open Approach
- Billable / Specific Code
02550ZZ is a billable ICD-10-PCS procedure code for Destruction of Atrial Septum, Open Approach. It is valid on HIPAA claims for fiscal year 2026 (October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026) and groups to MS-DRGs 228, 229. The root operation Destruction involves physical eradication of all or a portion of a body part by the direct use of energy, force, or a destructive agent.
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 | 2 | Heart and Great Vessels |
| 3 | Operation | 5 | Destruction |
| 4 | BodyPart | 5 | Atrial Septum |
| 5 | Approach | 0 | Open |
| 6 | Device | Z | No Device |
| 7 | Qualifier | Z | No Qualifier |
Convert to ICD-9-PCS
Closest ICD-9-PCS equivalents for 02550ZZ under the General Equivalence Mappings.
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Questions About 02550ZZ
Is 02550ZZ a billable code?
Yes. 02550ZZ is a complete seven-character ICD-10-PCS code, specific enough to report Destruction of Atrial Septum, Open Approach on inpatient claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.
What do the characters in 02550ZZ mean?
02550ZZ breaks down character by character: the 1st character 0 is the Section (Medical and Surgical); the 2nd character 2 is the Body System (Heart and Great Vessels); the 3rd character 5 is the Operation (Destruction); the 4th character 5 is the BodyPart (Atrial Septum); the 5th character 0 is the Approach (Open); the 6th character Z is the Device (No Device); the 7th character Z is the Qualifier (No Qualifier).
What MS-DRG does 02550ZZ group to?
On an inpatient stay, Destruction of Atrial Septum, Open Approach maps to MS-DRGs 228, 229, with relative weights from 3.1495 to 4.9474. The MS-DRG sets the fixed Medicare payment for the stay.
What is the ICD-9-PCS equivalent of 02550ZZ?
Under the General Equivalence Mappings, Destruction of Atrial Septum, Open Approach crosswalks to ICD-9-PCS 37.33. The mapping is approximate, so confirm it fits the documentation.
