07160ZKBypass Left Axillary Lymphatic to Thoracic Duct, Open Approach
- Billable / Specific Code
07160ZK is a billable ICD-10-PCS procedure code for Bypass Left Axillary Lymphatic to Thoracic Duct, Open Approach. It is valid on HIPAA claims for fiscal year 2026 (October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026) and groups to 12 MS-DRGs. The root operation Bypass involves altering the route of passage of the contents of a tubular 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 | 7 | Lymphatic and Hemic Systems |
| 3 | Operation | 1 | Bypass |
| 4 | BodyPart | 6 | Lymphatic, Left Axillary |
| 5 | Approach | 0 | Open |
| 6 | Device | Z | No Device |
| 7 | Qualifier | K | Thoracic Duct |
Code History
- 07Q60ZZ — Repair Left Axillary Lymphatic, Open Approach
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Questions About 07160ZK
Is 07160ZK a billable code?
Yes. 07160ZK is a complete seven-character ICD-10-PCS code, specific enough to report Bypass Left Axillary Lymphatic to Thoracic Duct, Open Approach on inpatient claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.
What do the characters in 07160ZK mean?
07160ZK breaks down character by character: the 1st character 0 is the Section (Medical and Surgical); the 2nd character 7 is the Body System (Lymphatic and Hemic Systems); the 3rd character 1 is the Operation (Bypass); the 4th character 6 is the BodyPart (Lymphatic, Left Axillary); the 5th character 0 is the Approach (Open); the 6th character Z is the Device (No Device); the 7th character K is the Qualifier (Thoracic Duct).
What MS-DRG does 07160ZK group to?
On an inpatient stay, Bypass Left Axillary Lymphatic to Thoracic Duct, Open Approach maps to MS-DRGs 802, 803, 804, 820, 821, 822, 826, 827, 828, 907, 908, 909, with relative weights from 1.2040 to 5.8648. The MS-DRG sets the fixed Medicare payment for the stay.
