039Y00ZDrainage of Upper Artery with Drainage Device, Open Approach
- Billable / Specific Code
039Y00Z is a billable ICD-10-PCS procedure code for Drainage of Upper Artery with Drainage Device, Open Approach. It is valid on HIPAA claims for fiscal year 2026 (October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026). 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 | 3 | Upper Arteries |
| 3 | Operation | 9 | Drainage |
| 4 | BodyPart | Y | Upper Artery |
| 5 | Approach | 0 | Open |
| 6 | Device | 0 | Drainage Device |
| 7 | Qualifier | Z | No Qualifier |
Convert to ICD-9-PCS
Closest ICD-9-PCS equivalents for 039Y00Z under the General Equivalence Mappings.
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Questions About 039Y00Z
Is 039Y00Z a billable code?
Yes. 039Y00Z is a complete seven-character ICD-10-PCS code, specific enough to report Drainage of Upper Artery with Drainage Device, Open Approach on inpatient claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.
What do the characters in 039Y00Z mean?
039Y00Z breaks down character by character: the 1st character 0 is the Section (Medical and Surgical); the 2nd character 3 is the Body System (Upper Arteries); the 3rd character 9 is the Operation (Drainage); the 4th character Y is the BodyPart (Upper Artery); the 5th character 0 is the Approach (Open); the 6th character 0 is the Device (Drainage Device); the 7th character Z is the Qualifier (No Qualifier).
What is the ICD-9-PCS equivalent of 039Y00Z?
Under the General Equivalence Mappings, Drainage of Upper Artery with Drainage Device, Open Approach crosswalks to ICD-9-PCS 38.98. The mapping is approximate, so confirm it fits the documentation.
