071J0ZLBypass Left Inguinal Lymphatic to Cisterna Chyli, Open Approach

  • Billable / Specific Code
ICD-10-PCS 071J0ZL
CMS Source: FY 2026 ICD-10-PCS dataset. Effective Oct 1, 2025 – Sep 30, 2026.FacebookXLinkedInPrint

071J0ZL is a billable ICD-10-PCS procedure code for Bypass Left Inguinal Lymphatic to Cisterna Chyli, 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

ICD-10-PCS Code
071J0ZL
Billable Status
Yes — Valid for Submission
Code Describes
Bypass Left Inguinal Lymphatic to Cisterna Chyli, Open Approach
Parent Code
Short Description
Bypass Left Inguinal Lymphatic to Cistrn Chyl, Open Approac

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 System7Lymphatic and Hemic Systems
3Operation1Bypass
4BodyPartJLymphatic, Left Inguinal
5Approach0Open
6DeviceZNo Device
7QualifierLCisterna Chyli

Code History

Replaces previously assigned code(s):
  • 07QJ0ZZ — Repair Left Inguinal Lymphatic, Open Approach

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Questions About 071J0ZL

Is 071J0ZL a billable code?

Yes. 071J0ZL is a complete seven-character ICD-10-PCS code, specific enough to report Bypass Left Inguinal Lymphatic to Cisterna Chyli, Open Approach on inpatient claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.

What do the characters in 071J0ZL mean?

071J0ZL 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 J is the BodyPart (Lymphatic, Left Inguinal); the 5th character 0 is the Approach (Open); the 6th character Z is the Device (No Device); the 7th character L is the Qualifier (Cisterna Chyli).

What MS-DRG does 071J0ZL group to?

On an inpatient stay, Bypass Left Inguinal Lymphatic to Cisterna Chyli, 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.