05910ZZDrainage of Hemiazygos Vein, Open Approach
- Billable / Specific Code
05910ZZ is a billable ICD-10-PCS procedure code for Drainage of Hemiazygos Vein, Open Approach. It is valid on HIPAA claims for fiscal year 2026 (October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026). The root operation Drainage involves taking or letting out fluids and/or gases from 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 | 5 | Upper Veins |
| 3 | Operation | 9 | Drainage |
| 4 | BodyPart | 1 | Hemiazygos Vein |
| 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 05910ZZ under the General Equivalence Mappings.
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Questions About 05910ZZ
Is 05910ZZ a billable code?
Yes. 05910ZZ is a complete seven-character ICD-10-PCS code, specific enough to report Drainage of Hemiazygos Vein, Open Approach on inpatient claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.
What do the characters in 05910ZZ mean?
05910ZZ 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 9 is the Operation (Drainage); 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 is the ICD-9-PCS equivalent of 05910ZZ?
Under the General Equivalence Mappings, Drainage of Hemiazygos Vein, Open Approach crosswalks to ICD-9-PCS 38.94. The mapping is approximate, so confirm it fits the documentation.
