06930ZZDrainage of Esophageal Vein, Open Approach
- Billable / Specific Code
06930ZZ is a billable ICD-10-PCS procedure code for Drainage of Esophageal Vein, Open Approach. It is valid on HIPAA claims for fiscal year 2026 (October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026) and groups to 18 MS-DRGs. The root operation Drainage involves taking or letting out fluids and/or gases 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 | 6 | Lower Veins |
| 3 | Operation | 9 | Drainage |
| 4 | BodyPart | 3 | Esophageal Vein |
| 5 | Approach | 0 | Open |
| 6 | Device | Z | No Device |
| 7 | Qualifier | Z | No Qualifier |
Convert to ICD-9-PCS
Closest ICD-9-PCS equivalents for 06930ZZ under the General Equivalence Mappings.
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Questions About 06930ZZ
Is 06930ZZ a billable code?
Yes. 06930ZZ is a complete seven-character ICD-10-PCS code, specific enough to report Drainage of Esophageal Vein, Open Approach on inpatient claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.
What do the characters in 06930ZZ mean?
06930ZZ 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 9 is the Operation (Drainage); the 4th character 3 is the BodyPart (Esophageal Vein); 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 06930ZZ group to?
On an inpatient stay, Drainage of Esophageal Vein, Open Approach maps to MS-DRGs 040, 041, 042, 143, 144, 145, 252, 253, 254, 628, 629, 630, 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 06930ZZ?
Under the General Equivalence Mappings, Drainage of Esophageal Vein, Open Approach crosswalks to ICD-9-PCS 38.02. The mapping is approximate, so confirm it fits the documentation.
