ICD-10-PCS 2027 procedure code
05C44ZZExtirpation of Matter from Left Innominate Vein, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach
Short description: Extirpation of Matter from L Innom Vein, Perc Endo Approach
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 05C44ZZ
05C44ZZ is the ICD-10-PCS code for a extirpation procedure on the left innominate vein using a percutaneous endoscopic approach. In ICD-10-PCS, extirpation means taking or cutting out solid matter from a body part.
In plain terms, this corresponds to incision of vessel, other thoracic vessels, the ICD-9-CM procedure title it maps to (38.05).
For a different body part, codes include 05C04ZZ (azygos vein), 05C14ZZ (hemiazygos vein), 05C34ZZ (right innominate vein), 05C54ZZ (right subclavian vein), 05C64ZZ (left subclavian vein), 05C74ZZ (right axillary vein) and 19 more.
The same procedure with a different approach is coded 05C40ZZ (open) and 05C43ZZ (percutaneous).
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 270 (Other Major Cardiovascular Procedures with MCC), DRG 271 (Other Major Cardiovascular Procedures with CC) and DRG 272 (Other Major Cardiovascular Procedures without CC/MCC), under the surgical categories “Major Chest Procedures” and “Other Major Cardiovascular Procedures”.
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
- 5Upper Veins
- 3. Operation
- CExtirpation
Taking or cutting out solid matter from a body part
The solid matter may be an abnormal byproduct of a biological function or a foreign body; it may be imbedded in a body part or in the lumen of a tubular body part. The solid matter may or may not have been previously broken into pieces
Includes: Thrombectomy, choledocholithotomy
- 4. Body Part
- 4Innominate Vein, Left
Includes: Brachiocephalic vein; Inferior thyroid vein
- 5. Approach
- 4Percutaneous Endoscopic
Entry, by puncture or minor incision, of instrumentation through the skin or mucous membrane and any other body layers necessary to reach and visualize the site of the procedure
- 6. Device
- ZNo Device
- 7. Qualifier
- ZNo Qualifier
Other versions of this procedure
Different body part
- 05C04ZZAzygos Vein
- 05C14ZZHemiazygos Vein
- 05C34ZZInnominate Vein, Right
- 05C54ZZSubclavian Vein, Right
- 05C64ZZSubclavian Vein, Left
- 05C74ZZAxillary Vein, Right
- 05C84ZZAxillary Vein, Left
- 05C94ZZBrachial Vein, Right
- 05CA4ZZBrachial Vein, Left
- 05CB4ZZBasilic Vein, Right
- 05CC4ZZBasilic Vein, Left
- 05CD4ZZCephalic Vein, Right
Different approach
MS-DRG v44.0 grouping
All DRGs →Surgical MS-DRGs this procedure can group to, depending on the principal diagnosis's MDC.
MDC 04 · Diseases and Disorders of the Respiratory System · Major Chest Procedures
MDC 05 · Diseases and Disorders of the Circulatory System · Other Major Cardiovascular Procedures
ICD-9-CM equivalent
Converter →- 38.05Incision of vessel, other thoracic vesselsapproximate
From the CMS 2018 General Equivalence Mappings (GEMs), the final GEMs release.
Code history
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- FY2016 (effective 10/1/2015): Added (first year of ICD-10-CM)
- No changes since FY2016.
Common questions about 05C44ZZ
Is 05C44ZZ a valid ICD-10-PCS code for 2027?
- Yes. 05C44ZZ is valid for inpatient procedures from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.
Is 05C44ZZ an O.R. procedure?
- Yes. 05C44ZZ is an O.R. procedure in MS-DRG v44.0.
What DRG does 05C44ZZ group to?
- Depending on the principal diagnosis, 05C44ZZ can group to MS-DRG 163, MS-DRG 164, MS-DRG 165, MS-DRG 270, MS-DRG 271 and MS-DRG 272.
What is the ICD-9 procedure code for 05C44ZZ?
- The CMS GEMs map 05C44ZZ to ICD-9-CM 38.05 (Incision of vessel, other thoracic vessels).