02BV0ZZExcision of Superior Vena Cava, Open Approach
- Billable / Specific Code
02BV0ZZ is a billable ICD-10-PCS procedure code for Excision of Superior Vena Cava, Open Approach. It is valid on HIPAA claims for fiscal year 2026 (October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026) and groups to 6 MS-DRGs. The root operation Excision involves cutting out or off, without replacement, a portion of 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 | 2 | Heart and Great Vessels |
| 3 | Operation | B | Excision |
| 4 | BodyPart | V | Superior Vena Cava |
| 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 02BV0ZZ under the General Equivalence Mappings.
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Questions About 02BV0ZZ
Is 02BV0ZZ a billable code?
Yes. 02BV0ZZ is a complete seven-character ICD-10-PCS code, specific enough to report Excision of Superior Vena Cava, Open Approach on inpatient claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.
What do the characters in 02BV0ZZ mean?
02BV0ZZ 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 B is the Operation (Excision); the 4th character V is the BodyPart (Superior Vena Cava); 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 02BV0ZZ group to?
On an inpatient stay, Excision of Superior Vena Cava, Open Approach maps to MS-DRGs 163, 164, 165, 270, 271, 272, with relative weights from 1.9142 to 5.2763. The MS-DRG sets the fixed Medicare payment for the stay.
What is the ICD-9-PCS equivalent of 02BV0ZZ?
Under the General Equivalence Mappings, Excision of Superior Vena Cava, Open Approach crosswalks to ICD-9-PCS 38.35 and 38.65. The mapping is approximate, so confirm it fits the documentation.
