07970ZXDrainage of Thorax Lymphatic, Open Approach, Diagnostic
- Billable / Specific Code
07970ZX is a billable ICD-10-PCS procedure code for Drainage of Thorax Lymphatic, Open Approach, Diagnostic. It is valid on HIPAA claims for fiscal year 2026 (October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026) and groups to 18 MS-DRGs. The root operation Drainage involves taking or letting out fluids and/or gases from a 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 | 9 | Drainage |
| 4 | BodyPart | 7 | Lymphatic, Thorax |
| 5 | Approach | 0 | Open |
| 6 | Device | Z | No Device |
| 7 | Qualifier | X | Diagnostic |
Convert to ICD-9-PCS
Closest ICD-9-PCS equivalents for 07970ZX under the General Equivalence Mappings.
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Questions About 07970ZX
Is 07970ZX a billable code?
Yes. 07970ZX is a complete seven-character ICD-10-PCS code, specific enough to report Drainage of Thorax Lymphatic, Open Approach, Diagnostic on inpatient claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.
What do the characters in 07970ZX mean?
07970ZX 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 Z is the Device (No Device); the 7th character X is the Qualifier (Diagnostic).
What MS-DRG does 07970ZX group to?
On an inpatient stay, Drainage of Thorax Lymphatic, Open Approach, Diagnostic maps to MS-DRGs 040, 041, 042, 166, 167, 168, 515, 516, 517, 579, 580, 581, 628, 629, 630, 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 07970ZX?
Under the General Equivalence Mappings, Drainage of Thorax Lymphatic, Open Approach, Diagnostic crosswalks to ICD-9-PCS 40.11. The mapping is approximate, so confirm it fits the documentation.
