04S50ZZReposition Superior Mesenteric Artery, Open Approach
- Billable / Specific Code
04S50ZZ is a billable ICD-10-PCS procedure code for Reposition Superior Mesenteric Artery, Open Approach. It is valid on HIPAA claims for fiscal year 2026 (October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026) and groups to 15 MS-DRGs. The root operation Reposition involves moving to its normal location, or other suitable location, all or 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 | 4 | Lower Arteries |
| 3 | Operation | S | Reposition |
| 4 | BodyPart | 5 | Superior Mesenteric Artery |
| 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 04S50ZZ under the General Equivalence Mappings.
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Questions About 04S50ZZ
Is 04S50ZZ a billable code?
Yes. 04S50ZZ is a complete seven-character ICD-10-PCS code, specific enough to report Reposition Superior Mesenteric Artery, Open Approach on inpatient claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.
What do the characters in 04S50ZZ mean?
04S50ZZ breaks down character by character: the 1st character 0 is the Section (Medical and Surgical); the 2nd character 4 is the Body System (Lower Arteries); the 3rd character S is the Operation (Reposition); the 4th character 5 is the BodyPart (Superior Mesenteric Artery); 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 04S50ZZ group to?
On an inpatient stay, Reposition Superior Mesenteric Artery, Open Approach maps to MS-DRGs 252, 253, 254, 628, 629, 630, 673, 674, 675, 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 04S50ZZ?
Under the General Equivalence Mappings, Reposition Superior Mesenteric Artery, Open Approach crosswalks to ICD-9-PCS 39.59. The mapping is approximate, so confirm it fits the documentation.
