05550ZZDestruction of Right Subclavian Vein, Open Approach
- Billable / Specific Code
05550ZZ is a billable ICD-10-PCS procedure code for Destruction of Right Subclavian Vein, Open Approach. It is valid on HIPAA claims for fiscal year 2026 (October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026) 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.
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 | 5 | Subclavian Vein, Right |
| 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 05550ZZ under the General Equivalence Mappings.
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Questions About 05550ZZ
Is 05550ZZ a billable code?
Yes. 05550ZZ is a complete seven-character ICD-10-PCS code, specific enough to report Destruction of Right Subclavian Vein, Open Approach on inpatient claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.
What do the characters in 05550ZZ mean?
05550ZZ 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 5 is the BodyPart (Subclavian Vein, Right); 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 05550ZZ group to?
On an inpatient stay, Destruction of Right Subclavian Vein, Open Approach maps to MS-DRGs 163, 164, 165, 270, 271, 272, with relative weights from 1.9142 to 5.2763. The MS-DRG sets the fixed Medicare payment for the stay.
What is the ICD-9-PCS equivalent of 05550ZZ?
Under the General Equivalence Mappings, Destruction of Right Subclavian Vein, Open Approach crosswalks to ICD-9-PCS 38.65. The mapping is approximate, so confirm it fits the documentation.
