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ICD-10-PCS 2027 procedure code

025T0ZZDestruction of Left Pulmonary Vein, Open Approach

✓ Valid for 2027O.R. procedure

Code unchanged since ICD-10-PCS took effect on October 1, 2015. Source: official FY2027 ICD-10-PCS release from CMS. Page updated September 29, 2026. About our data

About 025T0ZZ

025T0ZZ is the ICD-10-PCS code for a destruction procedure on the left pulmonary vein using an open approach. In ICD-10-PCS, destruction means physical eradication of all or a portion of a body part by the direct use of energy, force, or a destructive agent.

In plain terms, this corresponds to other excision of vessels, thoracic vessels, the ICD-9-CM procedure title it maps to (38.65).

For a different body part, codes include 02540ZZ (coronary vein), 02550ZZ (atrial septum), 02560ZZ (right atrium), 02570ZZ (left atrium), 02580ZZ (conduction mechanism), 02590ZZ (chordae tendineae) and 16 more.

The same procedure with a different approach is coded 025T3ZZ (percutaneous) and 025T4ZZ (percutaneous endoscopic).

It is an operating-room procedure in the MS-DRG logic for DRG 163 (Major Chest Procedures with MCC), DRG 164 (Major Chest Procedures with CC), DRG 165 (Major Chest Procedures without CC/MCC), DRG 212 (Concomitant Aortic and Mitral Valve Procedures), DRG 233 (Coronary Bypass with Cardiac Catheterization or Open Ablation with MCC) and DRG 234 (Coronary Bypass with Cardiac Catheterization or Open Ablation without MCC), under the surgical categories “Major Chest Procedures”, “Concomitant Aortic and Mitral Valve Procedures”, “” and 2 more.

It has been valid since ICD-10-PCS took effect on October 1, 2015.

What each character means

1. Section
0Medical and Surgical
2. Body System
2Heart and Great Vessels
3. Operation
5Destruction

Physical eradication of all or a portion of a body part by the direct use of energy, force, or a destructive agent

None of the body part is physically taken out

Includes: Fulguration of rectal polyp, cautery of skin lesion

4. Body Part
TPulmonary Vein, Left

Includes: Left inferior pulmonary vein; Left superior pulmonary vein

5. Approach
0Open

Cutting through the skin or mucous membrane and any other body layers necessary to expose the site of the procedure

6. Device
ZNo Device
7. Qualifier
ZNo Qualifier

Other versions of this procedure

MS-DRG v44.0 grouping

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Surgical MS-DRGs this procedure can group to, depending on the principal diagnosis's MDC.

MDC 05 · Diseases and Disorders of the Circulatory System · Concomitant Aortic and Mitral Valve Procedures

MDC 05 · Diseases and Disorders of the Circulatory System · Concomitant Left Atrial Appendage Closure and Cardiac Ablation

ICD-9-CM equivalent

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  • 38.65Other excision of vessels, thoracic vesselsapproximate

From the CMS 2018 General Equivalence Mappings (GEMs), the final GEMs release.

Code history

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  8. 2023
  9. 2024
  10. 2025
  11. 2026
  12. 2027
  • FY2016 (effective 10/1/2015): Added (first year of ICD-10-CM)
  • No changes since FY2016.

Common questions about 025T0ZZ

Is 025T0ZZ a valid ICD-10-PCS code for 2027?

Yes. 025T0ZZ is valid for inpatient procedures from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.

Is 025T0ZZ an O.R. procedure?

Yes. 025T0ZZ is an O.R. procedure in MS-DRG v44.0.

What DRG does 025T0ZZ group to?

Depending on the principal diagnosis, 025T0ZZ can group to MS-DRG 163, MS-DRG 164, MS-DRG 165, MS-DRG 212, MS-DRG 233 and MS-DRG 234.

What is the ICD-9 procedure code for 025T0ZZ?

The CMS GEMs map 025T0ZZ to ICD-9-CM 38.65 (Other excision of vessels, thoracic vessels).