3E040TZIntroduction of Destructive Agent into Central Vein, Open Approach
- Billable / Specific Code
3E040TZ is a billable ICD-10-PCS procedure code for Introduction of Destructive Agent into Central Vein, Open Approach. It is valid on HIPAA claims for fiscal year 2027 (October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027) and groups to MS-DRGs 037, 038, 039, 263. The root operation Introduction involves putting in or on a therapeutic, diagnostic, nutritional, physiological, or prophylactic substance except blood or blood products. In AHRQ's Clinical Classifications Software (CCSR), this procedure falls under Administration of therapeutic substances, 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 | 3 | Administration |
| 2 | Body System | E | Physiological Systems and Anatomical Regions |
| 3 | Operation | 0 | Introduction |
| 4 | BodySystem/Region | 4 | Central Vein |
| 5 | Approach | 0 | Open |
| 6 | Substance | T | Destructive Agent |
| 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:
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 3E040TZ
Is 3E040TZ a billable code?
Yes. This is a complete seven-character ICD-10-PCS code, specific enough to report Introduction of Destructive Agent into Central Vein, Open Approach on inpatient claims from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.
What do the characters in 3E040TZ mean?
The code breaks down character by character: the 1st character 3 is the Section (Administration); the 2nd character E is the Body System (Physiological Systems and Anatomical Regions); the 3rd character 0 is the Operation (Introduction); the 4th character 4 is the BodySystem/Region (Central Vein); the 5th character 0 is the Approach (Open); the 6th character T is the Substance (Destructive Agent); the 7th character Z is the Qualifier (No Qualifier).
What MS-DRG does 3E040TZ group to?
On an inpatient stay, Introduction of Destructive Agent into Central Vein, Open Approach maps to MS-DRGs 037, 038, 039, 263, with relative weights from 1.1858 to 3.4231. The MS-DRG sets the fixed Medicare payment for the stay.
What is the ICD-9-PCS equivalent of 3E040TZ?
Under the General Equivalence Mappings, Introduction of Destructive Agent into Central Vein, Open Approach crosswalks to ICD-9-PCS 39.92 (Injection of sclerosing agent into vein). The mapping is approximate, so confirm it fits the documentation.