05C03ZZExtirpation of Matter from Azygos Vein, Percutaneous Approach
- Billable / Specific Code
05C03ZZ is a billable ICD-10-PCS procedure code for Extirpation of Matter from Azygos Vein, Percutaneous 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 Extirpation involves taking or cutting out solid matter 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 | C | Extirpation |
| 4 | BodyPart | 0 | Azygos Vein |
| 5 | Approach | 3 | Percutaneous |
| 6 | Device | Z | No Device |
| 7 | Qualifier | Z | No Qualifier |
Convert to ICD-9-PCS
Closest ICD-9-PCS equivalents for 05C03ZZ under the General Equivalence Mappings.
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Questions About 05C03ZZ
Is 05C03ZZ a billable code?
Yes. 05C03ZZ is a complete seven-character ICD-10-PCS code, specific enough to report Extirpation of Matter from Azygos Vein, Percutaneous Approach on inpatient claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.
What do the characters in 05C03ZZ mean?
05C03ZZ 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 C is the Operation (Extirpation); the 4th character 0 is the BodyPart (Azygos Vein); the 5th character 3 is the Approach (Percutaneous); the 6th character Z is the Device (No Device); the 7th character Z is the Qualifier (No Qualifier).
What MS-DRG does 05C03ZZ group to?
On an inpatient stay, Extirpation of Matter from Azygos Vein, Percutaneous 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 05C03ZZ?
Under the General Equivalence Mappings, Extirpation of Matter from Azygos Vein, Percutaneous Approach crosswalks to ICD-9-PCS 39.79. The mapping is approximate, so confirm it fits the documentation.
