05V03ZZRestriction of Azygos Vein, Percutaneous Approach
- Billable / Specific Code
05V03ZZ is a billable ICD-10-PCS procedure code for Restriction of Azygos Vein, Percutaneous 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 Restriction involves partially 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 | V | Restriction |
| 4 | BodyPart | 0 | Azygos Vein |
| 5 | Approach | 3 | Percutaneous |
| 6 | Device | Z | No Device |
| 7 | Qualifier | Z | No Qualifier |
Convert to ICD-9-PCS
Closest ICD-9-PCS equivalents for 05V03ZZ under the General Equivalence Mappings.
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Questions About 05V03ZZ
Is 05V03ZZ a billable code?
Yes. 05V03ZZ is a complete seven-character ICD-10-PCS code, specific enough to report Restriction of Azygos Vein, Percutaneous Approach on inpatient claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.
What do the characters in 05V03ZZ mean?
05V03ZZ 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 V is the Operation (Restriction); the 4th character 0 is the BodyPart (Azygos Vein); the 5th character 3 is the Approach (Percutaneous); the 6th character Z is the Device (No Device); the 7th character Z is the Qualifier (No Qualifier).
What MS-DRG does 05V03ZZ group to?
On an inpatient stay, Restriction of Azygos Vein, Percutaneous 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 05V03ZZ?
Under the General Equivalence Mappings, Restriction of Azygos Vein, Percutaneous Approach crosswalks to ICD-9-PCS 39.79. The mapping is approximate, so confirm it fits the documentation.
