075K0ZZDestruction of Thoracic Duct, Open Approach
- Billable / Specific Code
075K0ZZ is a billable ICD-10-PCS procedure code for Destruction of 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 Destruction involves physical eradication of all or a portion of a body part by the direct use of energy, force, or a destructive agent.
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 | 5 | Destruction |
| 4 | BodyPart | K | Thoracic Duct |
| 5 | Approach | 0 | Open |
| 6 | Device | Z | No Device |
| 7 | Qualifier | Z | No Qualifier |
Convert to ICD-9-PCS
Closest ICD-9-PCS equivalents for 075K0ZZ under the General Equivalence Mappings.
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Questions About 075K0ZZ
Is 075K0ZZ a billable code?
Yes. 075K0ZZ is a complete seven-character ICD-10-PCS code, specific enough to report Destruction of Thoracic Duct, Open Approach on inpatient claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.
What do the characters in 075K0ZZ mean?
075K0ZZ 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 5 is the Operation (Destruction); the 4th character K is the BodyPart (Thoracic Duct); the 5th character 0 is the Approach (Open); the 6th character Z is the Device (No Device); the 7th character Z is the Qualifier (No Qualifier).
What MS-DRG does 075K0ZZ group to?
On an inpatient stay, Destruction of 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.
What is the ICD-9-PCS equivalent of 075K0ZZ?
Under the General Equivalence Mappings, Destruction of Thoracic Duct, Open Approach crosswalks to ICD-9-PCS 40.69. The mapping is approximate, so confirm it fits the documentation.
