051C0JYBypass Left Basilic Vein to Upper Vein with Synthetic Substitute, Open Approach
- Billable / Specific Code
051C0JY is a billable ICD-10-PCS procedure code for Bypass Left Basilic Vein to Upper Vein with Synthetic Substitute, Open Approach. It is valid on HIPAA claims for fiscal year 2027 (October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027) and groups to MS-DRGs 252, 253, 254. The root operation Bypass involves altering the route of passage of the contents of a tubular body part. In AHRQ's Clinical Classifications Software (CCSR), this procedure falls under Portal and other venous bypass procedures.
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 | 5 | Upper Veins |
| 3 | Operation | 1 | Bypass |
| 4 | BodyPart | C | Basilic Vein, Left |
| 5 | Approach | 0 | Open |
| 6 | Device | J | Synthetic Substitute |
| 7 | Qualifier | Y | Upper Vein |
In the ICD-10-PCS Alphabetic Index
These FY 2027 ICD-10-PCS Alphabetic Index entries lead to this code:
Clinical Classification (CCSR)
AHRQ groups this procedure code into these clinical categories.
Convert to ICD-9-PCS
Closest ICD-9-PCS equivalents for this code under the General Equivalence Mappings.
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Questions About 051C0JY
Is 051C0JY a billable code?
Yes. This is a complete seven-character ICD-10-PCS code, specific enough to report Bypass Left Basilic Vein to Upper Vein with Synthetic Substitute, Open Approach on inpatient claims from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.
What do the characters in 051C0JY mean?
The code breaks down character by character: the 1st character 0 is the Section (Medical and Surgical); the 2nd character 5 is the Body System (Upper Veins); the 3rd character 1 is the Operation (Bypass); the 4th character C is the BodyPart (Basilic Vein, Left); the 5th character 0 is the Approach (Open); the 6th character J is the Device (Synthetic Substitute); the 7th character Y is the Qualifier (Upper Vein).
What MS-DRG does 051C0JY group to?
On an inpatient stay, Bypass Left Basilic Vein to Upper Vein with Synthetic Substitute, Open Approach maps to MS-DRGs 252, 253, 254, with relative weights from 1.7961 to 3.4822. The MS-DRG sets the fixed Medicare payment for the stay.
What is the ICD-9-PCS equivalent of 051C0JY?
Under the General Equivalence Mappings, Bypass Left Basilic Vein to Upper Vein with Synthetic Substitute, Open Approach crosswalks to ICD-9-PCS 39.29 (Other (peripheral) vascular shunt or bypass). The mapping is approximate, so confirm it fits the documentation.
