051N0ZYBypass Left Internal Jugular Vein to Upper Vein, Open Approach
- Billable / Specific Code
051N0ZY is a billable ICD-10-PCS procedure code for Bypass Left Internal Jugular Vein to Upper Vein, Open Approach. It is valid on HIPAA claims for fiscal year 2026 (October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026) 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.
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 | N | Internal Jugular Vein, Left |
| 5 | Approach | 0 | Open |
| 6 | Device | Z | No Device |
| 7 | Qualifier | Y | Upper Vein |
Convert to ICD-9-PCS
Closest ICD-9-PCS equivalents for 051N0ZY under the General Equivalence Mappings.
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Questions About 051N0ZY
Is 051N0ZY a billable code?
Yes. 051N0ZY is a complete seven-character ICD-10-PCS code, specific enough to report Bypass Left Internal Jugular Vein to Upper Vein, Open Approach on inpatient claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.
What do the characters in 051N0ZY mean?
051N0ZY 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 N is the BodyPart (Internal Jugular Vein, Left); the 5th character 0 is the Approach (Open); the 6th character Z is the Device (No Device); the 7th character Y is the Qualifier (Upper Vein).
What MS-DRG does 051N0ZY group to?
On an inpatient stay, Bypass Left Internal Jugular Vein to Upper Vein, Open Approach maps to MS-DRGs 252, 253, 254, with relative weights from 1.7817 to 3.4883. The MS-DRG sets the fixed Medicare payment for the stay.
What is the ICD-9-PCS equivalent of 051N0ZY?
Under the General Equivalence Mappings, Bypass Left Internal Jugular Vein to Upper Vein, Open Approach crosswalks to ICD-9-PCS 39.29. The mapping is approximate, so confirm it fits the documentation.
