06953ZZDrainage of Superior Mesenteric Vein, Percutaneous Approach
- Billable / Specific Code
06953ZZ is a billable ICD-10-PCS procedure code for Drainage of Superior Mesenteric Vein, Percutaneous Approach. It is valid on HIPAA claims for fiscal year 2026 (October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026). 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 | 5 | Superior Mesenteric 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 06953ZZ under the General Equivalence Mappings.
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Questions About 06953ZZ
Is 06953ZZ a billable code?
Yes. 06953ZZ is a complete seven-character ICD-10-PCS code, specific enough to report Drainage of Superior Mesenteric Vein, Percutaneous Approach on inpatient claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.
What do the characters in 06953ZZ mean?
06953ZZ 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 5 is the BodyPart (Superior Mesenteric 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 is the ICD-9-PCS equivalent of 06953ZZ?
Under the General Equivalence Mappings, Drainage of Superior Mesenteric Vein, Percutaneous Approach crosswalks to ICD-9-PCS 38.99. The mapping is approximate, so confirm it fits the documentation.
