05P44MZRemoval of Neurostimulator Lead from Left Innominate Vein, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach
- Billable / Specific Code
05P44MZ is a billable ICD-10-PCS procedure code for Removal of Neurostimulator Lead from Left Innominate Vein, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach. It is valid on HIPAA claims for fiscal year 2026 (October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026) and groups to 21 MS-DRGs. 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 | 4 | Innominate Vein, Left |
| 5 | Approach | 4 | Percutaneous Endoscopic |
| 6 | Device | M | Neurostimulator Lead |
| 7 | Qualifier | Z | No Qualifier |
Convert to ICD-9-PCS
Closest ICD-9-PCS equivalents for 05P44MZ under the General Equivalence Mappings.
Code History
- 01PY4MZ — Removal of Neuro Lead from Periph Nrv, Perc Endo Approach
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Questions About 05P44MZ
Is 05P44MZ a billable code?
Yes. 05P44MZ is a complete seven-character ICD-10-PCS code, specific enough to report Removal of Neurostimulator Lead from Left Innominate Vein, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach on inpatient claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.
What do the characters in 05P44MZ mean?
05P44MZ 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 4 is the BodyPart (Innominate Vein, Left); the 5th character 4 is the Approach (Percutaneous Endoscopic); the 6th character M is the Device (Neurostimulator Lead); the 7th character Z is the Qualifier (No Qualifier).
What MS-DRG does 05P44MZ group to?
On an inpatient stay, Removal of Neurostimulator Lead from Left Innominate Vein, Percutaneous Endoscopic 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 1.2023 to 7.6199. The MS-DRG sets the fixed Medicare payment for the stay.
What is the ICD-9-PCS equivalent of 05P44MZ?
Under the General Equivalence Mappings, Removal of Neurostimulator Lead from Left Innominate Vein, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach crosswalks to ICD-9-PCS 49.3. The mapping is approximate, so confirm it fits the documentation.
