05H40MZInsertion of Neurostimulator Lead into Left Innominate Vein, Open Approach
- Billable / Specific Code
05H40MZ is a billable ICD-10-PCS procedure code for Insertion of Neurostimulator Lead into 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 27 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 | 4 | Innominate Vein, Left |
| 5 | Approach | 0 | Open |
| 6 | Device | M | Neurostimulator Lead |
| 7 | Qualifier | Z | No Qualifier |
Convert to ICD-9-PCS
Closest ICD-9-PCS equivalents for 05H40MZ under the General Equivalence Mappings.
Code History
- 01HY0MZ — Insertion of Neuro Lead into Periph Nrv, Open Approach
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Questions About 05H40MZ
Is 05H40MZ a billable code?
Yes. 05H40MZ is a complete seven-character ICD-10-PCS code, specific enough to report Insertion of Neurostimulator Lead into Left Innominate Vein, Open Approach on inpatient claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.
What do the characters in 05H40MZ mean?
05H40MZ 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 4 is the BodyPart (Innominate Vein, Left); the 5th character 0 is the Approach (Open); the 6th character M is the Device (Neurostimulator Lead); the 7th character Z is the Qualifier (No Qualifier).
What MS-DRG does 05H40MZ group to?
On an inpatient stay, Insertion of Neurostimulator Lead into Left Innominate Vein, Open Approach maps to MS-DRGs 040, 041, 042, 143, 144, 145, 252, 253, 254, 515, 516, 517, 673, 674, 675, 715, 716, 717, 718, 749, 750, 907, 908, 909, 957, 958, 959, with relative weights from 1.2023 to 7.6199. The MS-DRG sets the fixed Medicare payment for the stay.
What is the ICD-9-PCS equivalent of 05H40MZ?
Under the General Equivalence Mappings, Insertion of Neurostimulator Lead into Left Innominate Vein, Open Approach crosswalks to ICD-9-PCS 49.2. The mapping is approximate, so confirm it fits the documentation.
