ICD-10-PCS 2027 procedure code
07920ZXDrainage of Left Neck Lymphatic, Open Approach, Diagnostic
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 07920ZX
07920ZX is the ICD-10-PCS code for a drainage procedure on the lymphatic, left neck using an open approach (qualifier: diagnostic). In ICD-10-PCS, drainage means taking or letting out fluids and/or gases from a body part.
In plain terms, this corresponds to biopsy of lymphatic structure, the ICD-9-CM procedure title it maps to (40.11).
For a different body part, codes include 07900ZX (lymphatic, head), 07910ZX (lymphatic, right neck), 07930ZX (lymphatic, right upper extremity), 07940ZX (lymphatic, left upper extremity), 07950ZX (lymphatic, right axillary), 07960ZX (lymphatic, left axillary) and 15 more.
The same procedure with a different approach is coded 07923ZX (percutaneous), 07924ZX (percutaneous endoscopic) and 07928ZX (via natural or artificial opening endoscopic).
It is an operating-room procedure in the MS-DRG logic for DRG 040 (Peripheral, Cranial Nerve and Other Nervous System Procedures with MCC), DRG 041 (Peripheral, Cranial Nerve and Other Nervous System Procedures with CC or Peripheral Neurostimulator), DRG 042 (Peripheral, Cranial Nerve and Other Nervous System Procedures without CC/MCC), DRG 143 (Other Ear, Nose, Mouth and Throat O.R. Procedures with MCC), DRG 144 (Other Ear, Nose, Mouth and Throat O.R. Procedures with CC) and DRG 145 (Other Ear, Nose, Mouth and Throat O.R. Procedures without CC/MCC), under the surgical categories “Peripheral, Cranial Nerve and Other Nervous System Procedures”, “Other Ear, Nose, Mouth and Throat O.R. Procedures”, “Other Circulatory System O.R. Procedures” and 4 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
- 7Lymphatic and Hemic Systems
- 3. Operation
- 9Drainage
Taking or letting out fluids and/or gases from a body part
The qualifier DIAGNOSTIC is used to identify drainage procedures that are biopsies
Includes: Thoracentesis, incision and drainage
- 4. Body Part
- 2Lymphatic, Left Neck
Includes: Cervical lymph node; Jugular lymph node; Mastoid (postauricular) lymph node; Occipital lymph node; Postauricular (mastoid) lymph node; Retropharyngeal lymph node; Supraclavicular (Virchow's) lymph node; Virchow's (supraclavicular) lymph node
- 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
- XDiagnostic
Other versions of this procedure
Different body part
- 07900ZXLymphatic, Head
- 07910ZXLymphatic, Right Neck
- 07930ZXLymphatic, Right Upper Extremity
- 07940ZXLymphatic, Left Upper Extremity
- 07950ZXLymphatic, Right Axillary
- 07960ZXLymphatic, Left Axillary
- 07970ZXLymphatic, Thorax
- 07980ZXLymphatic, Internal Mammary, Right
- 07990ZXLymphatic, Internal Mammary, Left
- 079B0ZXLymphatic, Mesenteric
- 079C0ZXLymphatic, Pelvis
- 079D0ZXLymphatic, Aortic
Different approach
Different qualifier
MS-DRG v44.0 grouping
All DRGs →Surgical MS-DRGs this procedure can group to, depending on the principal diagnosis's MDC.
MDC 01 · Diseases and Disorders of the Nervous System · Peripheral, Cranial Nerve and Other Nervous System Procedures
MDC 03 · Diseases and Disorders of the Ear, Nose, Mouth and Throat · Other Ear, Nose, Mouth and Throat O.R. Procedures
MDC 05 · Diseases and Disorders of the Circulatory System · Other Circulatory System O.R. Procedures
MDC 08 · Diseases and Disorders of the Musculoskeletal System and Connective Tissue · Other Musculoskeletal System and Connective Tissue O.R. Procedures
MDC 09 · Diseases and Disorders of the Skin, Subcutaneous Tissue and Breast · Other Skin, Subcutaneous Tissue and Breast Procedures
MDC 10 · Endocrine, Nutritional and Metabolic Diseases and Disorders · Other Endocrine, Nutritional and Metabolic O.R. Procedures
MDC 16 · Diseases and Disorders of the Blood and Blood Forming Organs and Immunological Disorders · Other O.R. Procedures of the Blood and Blood Forming Organs
ICD-9-CM equivalent
Converter →- 40.11Biopsy of lymphatic structureapproximate
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 07920ZX
Is 07920ZX a valid ICD-10-PCS code for 2027?
- Yes. 07920ZX is valid for inpatient procedures from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.
Is 07920ZX an O.R. procedure?
- Yes. 07920ZX is an O.R. procedure in MS-DRG v44.0.
What DRG does 07920ZX group to?
- Depending on the principal diagnosis, 07920ZX can group to MS-DRG 040, MS-DRG 041, MS-DRG 042, MS-DRG 143, MS-DRG 144 and MS-DRG 145.
What is the ICD-9 procedure code for 07920ZX?
- The CMS GEMs map 07920ZX to ICD-9-CM 40.11 (Biopsy of lymphatic structure).