05P042ZRemoval of Monitoring Device from Azygos Vein, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach
- Billable / Specific Code
05P042Z is a billable ICD-10-PCS procedure code for Removal of Monitoring Device from Azygos Vein, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach. It is valid on HIPAA claims for fiscal year 2026 (October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026). The root operation Removal involves taking out or off a device from 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 | P | Removal |
| 4 | BodyPart | 0 | Azygos Vein |
| 5 | Approach | 4 | Percutaneous Endoscopic |
| 6 | Device | 2 | Monitoring Device |
| 7 | Qualifier | Z | No Qualifier |
Convert to ICD-9-PCS
Closest ICD-9-PCS equivalents for 05P042Z under the General Equivalence Mappings.
Code History
- 0JPT3MZ — Removal of Stim Gen from Trunk Subcu/Fascia, Perc Approach
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Questions About 05P042Z
Is 05P042Z a billable code?
Yes. 05P042Z is a complete seven-character ICD-10-PCS code, specific enough to report Removal of Monitoring Device from Azygos Vein, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach on inpatient claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.
What do the characters in 05P042Z mean?
05P042Z 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 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 is the ICD-9-PCS equivalent of 05P042Z?
Under the General Equivalence Mappings, Removal of Monitoring Device from Azygos Vein, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach crosswalks to ICD-9-PCS 38.05. The mapping is approximate, so confirm it fits the documentation.
