071L0ZKBypass Cisterna Chyli to Thoracic Duct, Open Approach
- Billable / Specific Code
071L0ZK is a billable ICD-10-PCS procedure code for Bypass Cisterna Chyli 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 MS-DRGs 163, 164, 165. 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 | L | Cisterna Chyli |
| 5 | Approach | 0 | Open |
| 6 | Device | Z | No Device |
| 7 | Qualifier | K | Thoracic Duct |
Code History
- 07QL0ZZ — Repair Cisterna Chyli, Open Approach
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Questions About 071L0ZK
Is 071L0ZK a billable code?
Yes. 071L0ZK is a complete seven-character ICD-10-PCS code, specific enough to report Bypass Cisterna Chyli to Thoracic Duct, Open Approach on inpatient claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.
What do the characters in 071L0ZK mean?
071L0ZK 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 L is the BodyPart (Cisterna Chyli); 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 071L0ZK group to?
On an inpatient stay, Bypass Cisterna Chyli to Thoracic Duct, Open Approach maps to MS-DRGs 163, 164, 165, with relative weights from 1.9142 to 4.4818. The MS-DRG sets the fixed Medicare payment for the stay.
