06C33ZZExtirpation of Matter from Esophageal Vein, Percutaneous Approach
- Billable / Specific Code
06C33ZZ is a billable ICD-10-PCS procedure code for Extirpation of Matter from Esophageal Vein, Percutaneous 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 Extirpation involves taking or cutting out solid matter 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 | C | Extirpation |
| 4 | BodyPart | 3 | Esophageal 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 06C33ZZ under the General Equivalence Mappings.
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Questions About 06C33ZZ
Is 06C33ZZ a billable code?
Yes. 06C33ZZ is a complete seven-character ICD-10-PCS code, specific enough to report Extirpation of Matter from Esophageal Vein, Percutaneous Approach on inpatient claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.
What do the characters in 06C33ZZ mean?
06C33ZZ 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 C is the Operation (Extirpation); the 4th character 3 is the BodyPart (Esophageal 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 MS-DRG does 06C33ZZ group to?
On an inpatient stay, Extirpation of Matter from Esophageal Vein, Percutaneous 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 06C33ZZ?
Under the General Equivalence Mappings, Extirpation of Matter from Esophageal Vein, Percutaneous Approach crosswalks to ICD-9-PCS 39.79. The mapping is approximate, so confirm it fits the documentation.
