07N00ZZRelease Head Lymphatic, Open Approach
- Billable / Specific Code
07N00ZZ is a billable ICD-10-PCS procedure code for Release Head Lymphatic, Open Approach. It is valid on HIPAA claims for fiscal year 2026 (October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026) and groups to 12 MS-DRGs. The root operation Release involves freeing a body part from an abnormal physical constraint by cutting or by the use of force.
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 | N | Release |
| 4 | BodyPart | 0 | Lymphatic, Head |
| 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 07N00ZZ under the General Equivalence Mappings.
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Questions About 07N00ZZ
Is 07N00ZZ a billable code?
Yes. 07N00ZZ is a complete seven-character ICD-10-PCS code, specific enough to report Release Head Lymphatic, Open Approach on inpatient claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.
What do the characters in 07N00ZZ mean?
07N00ZZ 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 N is the Operation (Release); the 4th character 0 is the BodyPart (Lymphatic, Head); 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 07N00ZZ group to?
On an inpatient stay, Release Head Lymphatic, Open Approach maps to MS-DRGs 802, 803, 804, 820, 821, 822, 826, 827, 828, 907, 908, 909, 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 07N00ZZ?
Under the General Equivalence Mappings, Release Head Lymphatic, Open Approach crosswalks to ICD-9-PCS 40.9. The mapping is approximate, so confirm it fits the documentation.
