05HF03ZInsertion of Infusion Device into Left Cephalic Vein, Open Approach

  • Billable / Specific Code
ICD-10-PCS 05HF03Z
CMS Source: FY 2026 ICD-10-PCS dataset. Effective Oct 1, 2025 – Sep 30, 2026.FacebookXLinkedInPrint

05HF03Z is a billable ICD-10-PCS procedure code for Insertion of Infusion Device into Left Cephalic Vein, Open Approach. It is valid on HIPAA claims for fiscal year 2026 (October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026). 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
05HF03Z
Billable Status
Yes — Valid for Submission
Code Describes
Insertion of Infusion Device into Left Cephalic Vein, Open Approach
Parent Code
Short Description
Insert of Infusion Dev into L Cephalic Vein, Open 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
4BodyPartFCephalic Vein, Left
5Approach0Open
6Device3Infusion Device
7QualifierZNo Qualifier

Convert to ICD-9-PCS

Closest ICD-9-PCS equivalents for 05HF03Z under the General Equivalence Mappings.

38.93
Approximate match.
38.94
Approximate match.

Similar Procedure Codes

Questions About 05HF03Z

Is 05HF03Z a billable code?

Yes. 05HF03Z is a complete seven-character ICD-10-PCS code, specific enough to report Insertion of Infusion Device into Left Cephalic Vein, Open Approach on inpatient claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.

What do the characters in 05HF03Z mean?

05HF03Z 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 F is the BodyPart (Cephalic Vein, Left); the 5th character 0 is the Approach (Open); the 6th character 3 is the Device (Infusion Device); the 7th character Z is the Qualifier (No Qualifier).

What is the ICD-9-PCS equivalent of 05HF03Z?

Under the General Equivalence Mappings, Insertion of Infusion Device into Left Cephalic Vein, Open Approach crosswalks to ICD-9-PCS 38.93 and 38.94. The mapping is approximate, so confirm it fits the documentation.