05C40ZZExtirpation of Matter from Left Innominate Vein, Open Approach
- Billable / Specific Code
05C40ZZ is a billable ICD-10-PCS procedure code for Extirpation of Matter from Left Innominate 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 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 | 4 | Innominate Vein, Left |
| 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 05C40ZZ under the General Equivalence Mappings.
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Questions About 05C40ZZ
Is 05C40ZZ a billable code?
Yes. 05C40ZZ is a complete seven-character ICD-10-PCS code, specific enough to report Extirpation of Matter from Left Innominate Vein, Open Approach on inpatient claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.
What do the characters in 05C40ZZ mean?
05C40ZZ 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 4 is the BodyPart (Innominate Vein, Left); 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 05C40ZZ group to?
On an inpatient stay, Extirpation of Matter from Left Innominate 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 05C40ZZ?
Under the General Equivalence Mappings, Extirpation of Matter from Left Innominate Vein, Open Approach crosswalks to ICD-9-PCS 38.05. The mapping is approximate, so confirm it fits the documentation.
