07NB0ZZRelease Mesenteric Lymphatic, Open Approach
- Billable / Specific Code
07NB0ZZ is a billable ICD-10-PCS procedure code for Release Mesenteric Lymphatic, Open Approach. It is valid on HIPAA claims for fiscal year 2027 (October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027) 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. 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 | N | Release |
| 4 | BodyPart | B | Lymphatic, Mesenteric |
| 5 | Approach | 0 | Open |
| 6 | Device | Z | No Device |
| 7 | Qualifier | Z | No Qualifier |
In the ICD-10-PCS Alphabetic Index
These FY 2027 ICD-10-PCS Alphabetic Index entries lead to this code:
To code release of the mesenteric lymphatic, open the FY 2027 ICD-10-PCS Alphabetic Index at Release, then the subterms Lymphatic, Mesenteric. The index leads to table 07N, where the approach, device and qualifier values shown in the breakdown above complete the seven-character code 07NB0ZZ.
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 07NB0ZZ
Is 07NB0ZZ a billable code?
Yes. This is a complete seven-character ICD-10-PCS code, specific enough to report Release Mesenteric Lymphatic, Open Approach on inpatient claims from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.
What do the characters in 07NB0ZZ 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 N is the Operation (Release); the 4th character B is the BodyPart (Lymphatic, Mesenteric); 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 07NB0ZZ group to?
On an inpatient stay, Release Mesenteric Lymphatic, Open Approach maps to MS-DRGs 802, 803, 804, 820, 821, 822, 826, 827, 828, 907, 908, 909, with relative weights from 1.1267 to 6.2454. The MS-DRG sets the fixed Medicare payment for the stay.
What is the ICD-9-PCS equivalent of 07NB0ZZ?
Under the General Equivalence Mappings, Release Mesenteric Lymphatic, Open Approach crosswalks to ICD-9-PCS 40.9 (Other operations on lymphatic structures). The mapping is approximate, so confirm it fits the documentation.
