6A151ZZDecompression, Circulatory, Multiple
- Billable / Specific Code
6A151ZZ is a billable ICD-10-PCS procedure code for Decompression, Circulatory, Multiple. It is valid on HIPAA claims for fiscal year 2026 (October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026). The root operation Decompression involves extracorporeal elimination of undissolved gas from body fluids.
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 | 6 | Extracorporeal or Systemic Therapies |
| 2 | Body System | A | Physiological Systems |
| 3 | Operation | 1 | Decompression |
| 4 | BodySystem | 5 | Circulatory |
| 5 | Duration | 1 | Multiple |
| 6 | Qualifier | Z | No Qualifier |
| 7 | Qualifier | Z | No Qualifier |
Convert to ICD-9-PCS
Closest ICD-9-PCS equivalents for 6A151ZZ under the General Equivalence Mappings.
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Questions About 6A151ZZ
Is 6A151ZZ a billable code?
Yes. 6A151ZZ is a complete seven-character ICD-10-PCS code, specific enough to report Decompression, Circulatory, Multiple on inpatient claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.
What do the characters in 6A151ZZ mean?
6A151ZZ breaks down character by character: the 1st character 6 is the Section (Extracorporeal or Systemic Therapies); the 2nd character A is the Body System (Physiological Systems); the 3rd character 1 is the Operation (Decompression); the 4th character 5 is the BodySystem (Circulatory); the 5th character 1 is the Duration (Multiple); the 6th character Z is the Qualifier (No Qualifier); the 7th character Z is the Qualifier (No Qualifier).
What is the ICD-9-PCS equivalent of 6A151ZZ?
Under the General Equivalence Mappings, Decompression, Circulatory, Multiple crosswalks to ICD-9-PCS 93.97. The mapping is approximate, so confirm it fits the documentation.
