05H042ZInsertion of Monitoring Device into Azygos Vein, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach
- Billable / Specific Code
05H042Z is a billable ICD-10-PCS procedure code for Insertion of Monitoring Device into Azygos Vein, Percutaneous Endoscopic 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 Insertion involves putting in a nonbiological appliance that monitors, assists, performs, or prevents a physiological function but does not physically take the place of 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 | H | Insertion |
| 4 | BodyPart | 0 | Azygos Vein |
| 5 | Approach | 4 | Percutaneous Endoscopic |
| 6 | Device | 2 | Monitoring Device |
| 7 | Qualifier | Z | No Qualifier |
Convert to ICD-9-PCS
Closest ICD-9-PCS equivalents for 05H042Z under the General Equivalence Mappings.
Code History
- 0JH63MZ — Insertion of Stim Gen into Chest Subcu/Fascia, Perc Approach
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Questions About 05H042Z
Is 05H042Z a billable code?
Yes. 05H042Z is a complete seven-character ICD-10-PCS code, specific enough to report Insertion of Monitoring Device into Azygos Vein, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach on inpatient claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.
What do the characters in 05H042Z mean?
05H042Z 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 H is the Operation (Insertion); the 4th character 0 is the BodyPart (Azygos Vein); the 5th character 4 is the Approach (Percutaneous Endoscopic); the 6th character 2 is the Device (Monitoring Device); the 7th character Z is the Qualifier (No Qualifier).
What MS-DRG does 05H042Z group to?
On an inpatient stay, Insertion of Monitoring Device into Azygos Vein, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach maps to MS-DRGs 040, 041, 042, 252, 253, 254, with relative weights from 1.7277 to 3.8612. The MS-DRG sets the fixed Medicare payment for the stay.
What is the ICD-9-PCS equivalent of 05H042Z?
Under the General Equivalence Mappings, Insertion of Monitoring Device into Azygos Vein, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach crosswalks to ICD-9-PCS 38.05. The mapping is approximate, so confirm it fits the documentation.
