05DD0ZZExtraction of Right Cephalic Vein, Open Approach
- Billable / Specific Code
05DD0ZZ is a billable ICD-10-PCS procedure code for Extraction of Right Cephalic Vein, Open Approach. It is valid on HIPAA claims for fiscal year 2026 (October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026). The root operation Extraction involves pulling or stripping out or off all or a portion of a body part by the use of force.
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 | D | Extraction |
| 4 | BodyPart | D | Cephalic 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 05DD0ZZ under the General Equivalence Mappings.
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Questions About 05DD0ZZ
Is 05DD0ZZ a billable code?
Yes. 05DD0ZZ is a complete seven-character ICD-10-PCS code, specific enough to report Extraction of Right Cephalic Vein, Open Approach on inpatient claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.
What do the characters in 05DD0ZZ mean?
05DD0ZZ 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 D is the Operation (Extraction); the 4th character D is the BodyPart (Cephalic 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 is the ICD-9-PCS equivalent of 05DD0ZZ?
Under the General Equivalence Mappings, Extraction of Right Cephalic Vein, Open Approach crosswalks to ICD-9-PCS 38.53. The mapping is approximate, so confirm it fits the documentation.
