05VQ4ZZRestriction of Left External Jugular Vein, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach
- Billable / Specific Code
05VQ4ZZ is a billable ICD-10-PCS procedure code for Restriction of Left External Jugular Vein, Percutaneous Endoscopic 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 | Q | External Jugular Vein, Left |
| 5 | Approach | 4 | Percutaneous Endoscopic |
| 6 | Device | Z | No Device |
| 7 | Qualifier | Z | No Qualifier |
Convert to ICD-9-PCS
Closest ICD-9-PCS equivalents for 05VQ4ZZ under the General Equivalence Mappings.
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Questions About 05VQ4ZZ
Is 05VQ4ZZ a billable code?
Yes. 05VQ4ZZ is a complete seven-character ICD-10-PCS code, specific enough to report Restriction of Left External Jugular Vein, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach on inpatient claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.
What do the characters in 05VQ4ZZ mean?
05VQ4ZZ 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 Q is the BodyPart (External Jugular Vein, Left); the 5th character 4 is the Approach (Percutaneous Endoscopic); the 6th character Z is the Device (No Device); the 7th character Z is the Qualifier (No Qualifier).
What MS-DRG does 05VQ4ZZ group to?
On an inpatient stay, Restriction of Left External Jugular Vein, Percutaneous Endoscopic 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 05VQ4ZZ?
Under the General Equivalence Mappings, Restriction of Left External Jugular Vein, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach crosswalks to ICD-9-PCS 39.52. The mapping is approximate, so confirm it fits the documentation.
