05QT0ZZRepair Right Face Vein, Open Approach
- Billable / Specific Code
05QT0ZZ is a billable ICD-10-PCS procedure code for Repair Right Face Vein, Open Approach. It is valid on HIPAA claims for fiscal year 2026 (October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026) and groups to 7 MS-DRGs. The root operation Repair involves restoring, to the extent possible, a body part to its normal anatomic structure and function. In AHRQ's Clinical Classifications Software (CCSR), this procedure falls under Vessel repair and replacement.
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 | Q | Repair |
| 4 | BodyPart | T | Face Vein, Right |
| 5 | Approach | 0 | Open |
| 6 | Device | Z | No Device |
| 7 | Qualifier | Z | No Qualifier |
In the ICD-10-PCS Alphabetic Index
These FY 2026 ICD-10-PCS Alphabetic Index entries lead to this code:
To code repair of the right face vein, open the FY 2026 ICD-10-PCS Alphabetic Index at Repair, then the subterms Vein, Face, Right. The index leads to table 05Q, where the approach, device and qualifier values shown in the breakdown above complete the seven-character code 05QT0ZZ.
Clinical Classification (CCSR)
AHRQ groups this procedure code into these clinical categories.
Convert to ICD-9-PCS
Closest ICD-9-PCS equivalents for this code under the General Equivalence Mappings.
Similar Procedure Codes
Questions About 05QT0ZZ
Is 05QT0ZZ a billable code?
Yes. This is a complete seven-character ICD-10-PCS code, specific enough to report Repair Right Face Vein, Open Approach on inpatient claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.
What do the characters in 05QT0ZZ 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 Q is the Operation (Repair); the 4th character T is the BodyPart (Face Vein, Right); 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 05QT0ZZ group to?
On an inpatient stay, Repair Right Face Vein, Open Approach maps to MS-DRGs 263, 907, 908, 909, 957, 958, 959, with relative weights from 1.3127 to 7.6199. The MS-DRG sets the fixed Medicare payment for the stay.
What is the ICD-9-PCS equivalent of 05QT0ZZ?
Under the General Equivalence Mappings, Repair Right Face Vein, Open Approach crosswalks to ICD-9-PCS 39.32 (Suture of vein). The mapping is approximate, so confirm it fits the documentation.
