069C0ZXDrainage of Right Common Iliac Vein, Open Approach, Diagnostic

  • Billable / Specific Code
ICD-10-PCS 069C0ZX
CMS Source: FY 2026 ICD-10-PCS dataset. Effective Oct 1, 2025 – Sep 30, 2026.FacebookXLinkedInPrint

069C0ZX is a billable ICD-10-PCS procedure code for Drainage of Right Common Iliac Vein, Open Approach, Diagnostic. It is valid on HIPAA claims for fiscal year 2026 (October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026) and groups to MS-DRGs 252, 253, 254. The root operation Drainage involves taking or letting out fluids and/or gases from a body part.

Code Identity

ICD-10-PCS Code
069C0ZX
Billable Status
Yes — Valid for Submission
Code Describes
Drainage of Right Common Iliac Vein, Open Approach, Diagnostic
Parent Code
Short Description
Drainage of Right Common Iliac Vein, Open Approach, Diagn

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.

PositionDesignationValueMeaning
1Section0Medical and Surgical
2Body System6Lower Veins
3Operation9Drainage
4BodyPartCCommon Iliac Vein, Right
5Approach0Open
6DeviceZNo Device
7QualifierXDiagnostic

Convert to ICD-9-PCS

Closest ICD-9-PCS equivalents for 069C0ZX under the General Equivalence Mappings.

38.21
Approximate match.

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Questions About 069C0ZX

Is 069C0ZX a billable code?

Yes. 069C0ZX is a complete seven-character ICD-10-PCS code, specific enough to report Drainage of Right Common Iliac Vein, Open Approach, Diagnostic on inpatient claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.

What do the characters in 069C0ZX mean?

069C0ZX 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 C is the BodyPart (Common Iliac Vein, Right); the 5th character 0 is the Approach (Open); the 6th character Z is the Device (No Device); the 7th character X is the Qualifier (Diagnostic).

What MS-DRG does 069C0ZX group to?

On an inpatient stay, Drainage of Right Common Iliac Vein, Open Approach, Diagnostic maps to MS-DRGs 252, 253, 254, with relative weights from 1.7817 to 3.4883. The MS-DRG sets the fixed Medicare payment for the stay.

What is the ICD-9-PCS equivalent of 069C0ZX?

Under the General Equivalence Mappings, Drainage of Right Common Iliac Vein, Open Approach, Diagnostic crosswalks to ICD-9-PCS 38.21. The mapping is approximate, so confirm it fits the documentation.