05H042ZInsertion of Monitoring Device into Azygos Vein, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach

  • Billable / Specific Code
ICD-10-PCS 05H042Z
CMS Source: FY 2026 ICD-10-PCS dataset. Effective Oct 1, 2025 – Sep 30, 2026.FacebookXLinkedInPrint

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

ICD-10-PCS Code
05H042Z
Billable Status
Yes — Valid for Submission
Code Describes
Insertion of Monitoring Device into Azygos Vein, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach
Parent Code
Short Description
Insert of Monitor Dev into Azygos Vein, Perc Endo Approach

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.

PositionDesignationValueMeaning
1Section0Medical and Surgical
2Body System5Upper Veins
3OperationHInsertion
4BodyPart0Azygos Vein
5Approach4Percutaneous Endoscopic
6Device2Monitoring Device
7QualifierZNo Qualifier

Convert to ICD-9-PCS

Closest ICD-9-PCS equivalents for 05H042Z under the General Equivalence Mappings.

38.05
Approximate match.

Code History

Replaces previously assigned code(s):
  • 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.