07NK0ZZRelease Thoracic Duct, Open Approach
- Billable / Specific Code
07NK0ZZ is a billable ICD-10-PCS procedure code for Release Thoracic Duct, Open Approach. It is valid on HIPAA claims for fiscal year 2026 (October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026) and groups to MS-DRGs 163, 164, 165. 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 | K | Thoracic Duct |
| 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 07NK0ZZ under the General Equivalence Mappings.
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Questions About 07NK0ZZ
Is 07NK0ZZ a billable code?
Yes. 07NK0ZZ is a complete seven-character ICD-10-PCS code, specific enough to report Release Thoracic Duct, Open Approach on inpatient claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.
What do the characters in 07NK0ZZ mean?
07NK0ZZ 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 K is the BodyPart (Thoracic Duct); 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 07NK0ZZ group to?
On an inpatient stay, Release Thoracic Duct, Open Approach maps to MS-DRGs 163, 164, 165, with relative weights from 1.9142 to 4.4818. The MS-DRG sets the fixed Medicare payment for the stay.
What is the ICD-9-PCS equivalent of 07NK0ZZ?
Under the General Equivalence Mappings, Release Thoracic Duct, Open Approach crosswalks to ICD-9-PCS 40.69. The mapping is approximate, so confirm it fits the documentation.
