05L10ZZOcclusion of Hemiazygos Vein, Open Approach
- Billable / Specific Code
05L10ZZ is a billable ICD-10-PCS procedure code for Occlusion of Hemiazygos Vein, Open 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 Occlusion involves completely closing an orifice or the lumen of a tubular 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 | L | Occlusion |
| 4 | BodyPart | 1 | Hemiazygos Vein |
| 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 05L10ZZ under the General Equivalence Mappings.
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Questions About 05L10ZZ
Is 05L10ZZ a billable code?
Yes. 05L10ZZ is a complete seven-character ICD-10-PCS code, specific enough to report Occlusion of Hemiazygos Vein, Open Approach on inpatient claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.
What do the characters in 05L10ZZ mean?
05L10ZZ 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 L is the Operation (Occlusion); the 4th character 1 is the BodyPart (Hemiazygos Vein); 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 MS-DRG does 05L10ZZ group to?
On an inpatient stay, Occlusion of Hemiazygos Vein, Open Approach maps to MS-DRGs 270, 271, 272, 907, 908, 909, with relative weights from 1.3127 to 5.2763. The MS-DRG sets the fixed Medicare payment for the stay.
What is the ICD-9-PCS equivalent of 05L10ZZ?
Under the General Equivalence Mappings, Occlusion of Hemiazygos Vein, Open Approach crosswalks to ICD-9-PCS 38.85. The mapping is approximate, so confirm it fits the documentation.
