079700ZDrainage of Thorax Lymphatic with Drainage Device, Open Approach
- Billable / Specific Code
079700Z is a billable ICD-10-PCS procedure code for Drainage of Thorax Lymphatic with Drainage Device, Open Approach. It is valid on HIPAA claims for fiscal year 2026 (October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026) and groups to 6 MS-DRGs. The root operation Drainage involves taking or letting out fluids and/or gases from a body part. In AHRQ's Clinical Classifications Software (CCSR), this procedure falls under Lymphatic procedures, NEC.
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 | 9 | Drainage |
| 4 | BodyPart | 7 | Lymphatic, Thorax |
| 5 | Approach | 0 | Open |
| 6 | Device | 0 | Drainage Device |
| 7 | Qualifier | Z | No Qualifier |
In the ICD-10-PCS Alphabetic Index
These FY 2026 ICD-10-PCS Alphabetic Index entries lead to this code:
To code drainage of the thorax lymphatic, open the FY 2026 ICD-10-PCS Alphabetic Index at Drainage, then the subterms Lymphatic, Thorax. The index leads to table 079, where the approach, device and qualifier values shown in the breakdown above complete the seven-character code 079700Z.
Clinical Classification (CCSR)
AHRQ groups this procedure code into these clinical categories.
Convert to ICD-9-PCS
Closest ICD-9-PCS equivalents for this code under the General Equivalence Mappings.
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Questions About 079700Z
Is 079700Z a billable code?
Yes. This is a complete seven-character ICD-10-PCS code, specific enough to report Drainage of Thorax Lymphatic with Drainage Device, Open Approach on inpatient claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.
What do the characters in 079700Z mean?
The code 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 9 is the Operation (Drainage); the 4th character 7 is the BodyPart (Lymphatic, Thorax); the 5th character 0 is the Approach (Open); the 6th character 0 is the Device (Drainage Device); the 7th character Z is the Qualifier (No Qualifier).
What MS-DRG does 079700Z group to?
On an inpatient stay, Drainage of Thorax Lymphatic with Drainage Device, Open Approach maps to MS-DRGs 579, 580, 581, 802, 803, 804, with relative weights from 1.3560 to 3.9841. The MS-DRG sets the fixed Medicare payment for the stay.
What is the ICD-9-PCS equivalent of 079700Z?
Under the General Equivalence Mappings, Drainage of Thorax Lymphatic with Drainage Device, Open Approach crosswalks to ICD-9-PCS 40.0 (Incision of lymphatic structures). The mapping is approximate, so confirm it fits the documentation.
