05P00MZRemoval of Neurostimulator Lead from Azygos Vein, Open Approach
- Billable / Specific Code
05P00MZ is a billable ICD-10-PCS procedure code for Removal of Neurostimulator Lead from Azygos Vein, Open Approach. It is valid on HIPAA claims for fiscal year 2027 (October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027) and groups to 21 MS-DRGs. The root operation Removal involves taking out or off a device from a body part. In AHRQ's Clinical Classifications Software (CCSR), this procedure falls under Cardiovascular device procedures, NEC.
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 | P | Removal |
| 4 | BodyPart | 0 | Azygos Vein |
| 5 | Approach | 0 | Open |
| 6 | Device | M | Neurostimulator Lead |
| 7 | Qualifier | Z | No Qualifier |
In the ICD-10-PCS Alphabetic Index
These FY 2027 ICD-10-PCS Alphabetic Index entries lead to this code:
Clinical Classification (CCSR)
AHRQ groups this procedure code into these clinical categories.
Code History
- 01PY0MZ — Removal of Neuro Lead from Periph Nrv, Open Approach
Similar Procedure Codes
Questions About 05P00MZ
Is 05P00MZ a billable code?
Yes. This is a complete seven-character ICD-10-PCS code, specific enough to report Removal of Neurostimulator Lead from Azygos Vein, Open Approach on inpatient claims from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.
What do the characters in 05P00MZ mean?
The code 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 P is the Operation (Removal); the 4th character 0 is the BodyPart (Azygos Vein); 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 05P00MZ group to?
On an inpatient stay, Removal of Neurostimulator Lead from Azygos Vein, Open Approach maps to MS-DRGs 040, 041, 042, 143, 144, 145, 515, 516, 517, 715, 716, 717, 718, 749, 750, 907, 908, 909, 957, 958, 959, with relative weights from 1.2335 to 7.5502. The MS-DRG sets the fixed Medicare payment for the stay.
