06160ZYBypass Inferior Mesenteric Vein to Lower Vein, Open Approach
- Billable / Specific Code
06160ZY is a billable ICD-10-PCS procedure code for Bypass Inferior Mesenteric Vein to Lower Vein, Open Approach. It is valid on HIPAA claims for fiscal year 2026 (October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026) and groups to MS-DRGs 270, 271, 272. The root operation Bypass involves altering the route of passage of the contents of a tubular body part. In AHRQ's Clinical Classifications Software (CCSR), this procedure falls under Portal and other venous bypass procedures.
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 | 6 | Lower Veins |
| 3 | Operation | 1 | Bypass |
| 4 | BodyPart | 6 | Inferior Mesenteric Vein |
| 5 | Approach | 0 | Open |
| 6 | Device | Z | No Device |
| 7 | Qualifier | Y | Lower Vein |
In the ICD-10-PCS Alphabetic Index
These FY 2026 ICD-10-PCS Alphabetic Index entries lead to this code:
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.
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Questions About 06160ZY
Is 06160ZY a billable code?
Yes. This is a complete seven-character ICD-10-PCS code, specific enough to report Bypass Inferior Mesenteric Vein to Lower Vein, Open Approach on inpatient claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.
What do the characters in 06160ZY mean?
The code breaks down character by character: the 1st character 0 is the Section (Medical and Surgical); the 2nd character 6 is the Body System (Lower Veins); the 3rd character 1 is the Operation (Bypass); the 4th character 6 is the BodyPart (Inferior Mesenteric Vein); the 5th character 0 is the Approach (Open); the 6th character Z is the Device (No Device); the 7th character Y is the Qualifier (Lower Vein).
What MS-DRG does 06160ZY group to?
On an inpatient stay, Bypass Inferior Mesenteric Vein to Lower Vein, Open Approach maps to MS-DRGs 270, 271, 272, with relative weights from 2.5530 to 5.2763. The MS-DRG sets the fixed Medicare payment for the stay.
What is the ICD-9-PCS equivalent of 06160ZY?
Under the General Equivalence Mappings, Bypass Inferior Mesenteric Vein to Lower Vein, Open Approach crosswalks to ICD-9-PCS 39.1 (Intra-abdominal venous shunt). The mapping is approximate, so confirm it fits the documentation.
