079P0ZXDrainage of Spleen, Open Approach, Diagnostic
- Billable / Specific Code
079P0ZX is a billable ICD-10-PCS procedure code for Drainage of Spleen, Open Approach, Diagnostic. It is valid on HIPAA claims for fiscal year 2026 (October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026) and groups to 9 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 | P | Spleen |
| 5 | Approach | 0 | Open |
| 6 | Device | Z | No Device |
| 7 | Qualifier | X | Diagnostic |
Convert to ICD-9-PCS
Closest ICD-9-PCS equivalents for 079P0ZX under the General Equivalence Mappings.
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Questions About 079P0ZX
Is 079P0ZX a billable code?
Yes. 079P0ZX is a complete seven-character ICD-10-PCS code, specific enough to report Drainage of Spleen, Open Approach, Diagnostic on inpatient claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.
What do the characters in 079P0ZX mean?
079P0ZX 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 P is the BodyPart (Spleen); 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 079P0ZX group to?
On an inpatient stay, Drainage of Spleen, Open Approach, Diagnostic maps to MS-DRGs 799, 800, 801, 820, 821, 822, 826, 827, 828, with relative weights from 1.2040 to 5.8648. The MS-DRG sets the fixed Medicare payment for the stay.
What is the ICD-9-PCS equivalent of 079P0ZX?
Under the General Equivalence Mappings, Drainage of Spleen, Open Approach, Diagnostic crosswalks to ICD-9-PCS 41.33. The mapping is approximate, so confirm it fits the documentation.
