06B24ZZExcision of Gastric Vein, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach
- Billable / Specific Code
06B24ZZ is a billable ICD-10-PCS procedure code for Excision of Gastric Vein, Percutaneous Endoscopic 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 Excision involves cutting out or off, without replacement, a portion of 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 | B | Excision |
| 4 | BodyPart | 2 | Gastric Vein |
| 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 06B24ZZ under the General Equivalence Mappings.
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Questions About 06B24ZZ
Is 06B24ZZ a billable code?
Yes. 06B24ZZ is a complete seven-character ICD-10-PCS code, specific enough to report Excision of Gastric Vein, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach on inpatient claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.
What do the characters in 06B24ZZ mean?
06B24ZZ 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 B is the Operation (Excision); the 4th character 2 is the BodyPart (Gastric Vein); 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 06B24ZZ group to?
On an inpatient stay, Excision of Gastric Vein, Percutaneous Endoscopic 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 06B24ZZ?
Under the General Equivalence Mappings, Excision of Gastric Vein, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach crosswalks to ICD-9-PCS 38.37 and 38.67. The mapping is approximate, so confirm it fits the documentation.
