06R00JZReplacement of Inferior Vena Cava with Synthetic Substitute, Open Approach
- Billable / Specific Code
06R00JZ is a billable ICD-10-PCS procedure code for Replacement of Inferior Vena Cava with Synthetic Substitute, Open 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 Replacement involves putting in or on biological or synthetic material that physically takes the place and/or function of all or 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 | R | Replacement |
| 4 | BodyPart | 0 | Inferior Vena Cava |
| 5 | Approach | 0 | Open |
| 6 | Device | J | Synthetic Substitute |
| 7 | Qualifier | Z | No Qualifier |
Convert to ICD-9-PCS
Closest ICD-9-PCS equivalents for 06R00JZ under the General Equivalence Mappings.
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Questions About 06R00JZ
Is 06R00JZ a billable code?
Yes. 06R00JZ is a complete seven-character ICD-10-PCS code, specific enough to report Replacement of Inferior Vena Cava with Synthetic Substitute, Open Approach on inpatient claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.
What do the characters in 06R00JZ mean?
06R00JZ 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 R is the Operation (Replacement); the 4th character 0 is the BodyPart (Inferior Vena Cava); the 5th character 0 is the Approach (Open); the 6th character J is the Device (Synthetic Substitute); the 7th character Z is the Qualifier (No Qualifier).
What MS-DRG does 06R00JZ group to?
On an inpatient stay, Replacement of Inferior Vena Cava with Synthetic Substitute, Open 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 06R00JZ?
Under the General Equivalence Mappings, Replacement of Inferior Vena Cava with Synthetic Substitute, Open Approach crosswalks to ICD-9-PCS 38.47. The mapping is approximate, so confirm it fits the documentation.
