5A1221ZPerformance of Cardiac Output, Continuous

  • Billable / Specific Code
ICD-10-PCS 5A1221Z
CMS Source: FY 2026 ICD-10-PCS dataset. Effective Oct 1, 2025 – Sep 30, 2026.FacebookXLinkedInPrint

5A1221Z is a billable ICD-10-PCS procedure code for Performance of Cardiac Output, Continuous. It is valid on HIPAA claims for fiscal year 2026 (October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026). The root operation Performance involves completely taking over a physiological function by extracorporeal means.

Code Identity

ICD-10-PCS Code
5A1221Z
Billable Status
Yes — Valid for Submission
Code Describes
Performance of Cardiac Output, Continuous
Parent Code
Short Description
Performance of Cardiac Output, Continuous

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.

PositionDesignationValueMeaning
1Section5Extracorporeal or Systemic Assistance and Performance
2Body SystemAPhysiological Systems
3Operation1Performance
4BodySystem2Cardiac
5Duration2Continuous
6Function1Output
7QualifierZNo Qualifier

Convert to ICD-9-PCS

Closest ICD-9-PCS equivalents for 5A1221Z under the General Equivalence Mappings.

39.61
Approximate match.
39.66
Approximate match.

Code History

Replaced in the FY 2026 code set by:
  • 5A1221J — Performance of Cardiac Output, Continuous, Automated

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Questions About 5A1221Z

Is 5A1221Z a billable code?

Yes. 5A1221Z is a complete seven-character ICD-10-PCS code, specific enough to report Performance of Cardiac Output, Continuous on inpatient claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.

What do the characters in 5A1221Z mean?

5A1221Z breaks down character by character: the 1st character 5 is the Section (Extracorporeal or Systemic Assistance and Performance); the 2nd character A is the Body System (Physiological Systems); the 3rd character 1 is the Operation (Performance); the 4th character 2 is the BodySystem (Cardiac); the 5th character 2 is the Duration (Continuous); the 6th character 1 is the Function (Output); the 7th character Z is the Qualifier (No Qualifier).

What is the ICD-9-PCS equivalent of 5A1221Z?

Under the General Equivalence Mappings, Performance of Cardiac Output, Continuous crosswalks to ICD-9-PCS 39.61 and 39.66. The mapping is approximate, so confirm it fits the documentation.