05510ZZDestruction of Hemiazygos Vein, Open Approach
- Billable / Specific Code
05510ZZ is a billable ICD-10-PCS procedure code for Destruction of Hemiazygos Vein, Open Approach. It is valid on HIPAA claims for fiscal year 2027 (October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027) and groups to 6 MS-DRGs. The root operation Destruction involves physical eradication of all or a portion of a body part by the direct use of energy, force, or a destructive agent. In AHRQ's Clinical Classifications Software (CCSR), this procedure falls under Saphenous vein harvest and other therapeutic vessel removal.
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 | 5 | Destruction |
| 4 | BodyPart | 1 | Hemiazygos Vein |
| 5 | Approach | 0 | Open |
| 6 | Device | Z | No Device |
| 7 | Qualifier | Z | No Qualifier |
In the ICD-10-PCS Alphabetic Index
These FY 2027 ICD-10-PCS Alphabetic Index entries lead to this code:
To code destruction of the hemiazygos vein, open the FY 2027 ICD-10-PCS Alphabetic Index at Destruction, then the subterms Vein, Hemiazygos. The index leads to table 055, where the approach, device and qualifier values shown in the breakdown above complete the seven-character code 05510ZZ.
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 05510ZZ
Is 05510ZZ a billable code?
Yes. This is a complete seven-character ICD-10-PCS code, specific enough to report Destruction of Hemiazygos Vein, Open Approach on inpatient claims from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.
What do the characters in 05510ZZ 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 5 is the Operation (Destruction); the 4th character 1 is the BodyPart (Hemiazygos Vein); 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 05510ZZ group to?
On an inpatient stay, Destruction of Hemiazygos Vein, Open Approach maps to MS-DRGs 163, 164, 165, 270, 271, 272, with relative weights from 1.9285 to 5.2665. The MS-DRG sets the fixed Medicare payment for the stay.
What is the ICD-9-PCS equivalent of 05510ZZ?
Under the General Equivalence Mappings, Destruction of Hemiazygos Vein, Open Approach crosswalks to ICD-9-PCS 38.65 (Other excision of vessels, thoracic vessels). The mapping is approximate, so confirm it fits the documentation.
