ICD-10-PCS 2027 procedure code
07938ZXDrainage of Right Upper Extremity Lymphatic, Via Natural or Artificial Opening Endoscopic Approach, Diagnostic
Short description: Drainage of R Up Extrem Lymph, Endo Approach, Diagn
Code last changed in FY2018 (effective October 1, 2017). Source: official FY2027 ICD-10-PCS release from CMS. Page updated September 29, 2026. About our data
About 07938ZX
07938ZX is the ICD-10-PCS code for a drainage procedure on the lymphatic, right upper extremity using a via natural or artificial opening endoscopic 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 07908ZX (lymphatic, head), 07918ZX (lymphatic, right neck), 07928ZX (lymphatic, left neck), 07948ZX (lymphatic, left upper extremity), 07958ZX (lymphatic, right axillary), 07968ZX (lymphatic, left axillary) and 12 more.
The same procedure with a different approach is coded 07930ZX (open), 07933ZX (percutaneous) and 07934ZX (percutaneous endoscopic).
It doesn't appear in the MS-DRG procedure index, so on its own it doesn't change the DRG assignment.
It was added in FY2018, effective October 1, 2017.
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
- 3Lymphatic, Right Upper Extremity
Includes: Cubital lymph node; Deltopectoral (infraclavicular) lymph node; Epitrochlear lymph node; Infraclavicular (deltopectoral) lymph node; Supratrochlear lymph node
- 5. Approach
- 8Via Natural or Artificial Opening Endoscopic
Entry of instrumentation through a natural or artificial external opening to reach and visualize the site of the procedure
- 6. Device
- ZNo Device
- 7. Qualifier
- XDiagnostic
Other versions of this procedure
Different body part
- 07908ZXLymphatic, Head
- 07918ZXLymphatic, Right Neck
- 07928ZXLymphatic, Left Neck
- 07948ZXLymphatic, Left Upper Extremity
- 07958ZXLymphatic, Right Axillary
- 07968ZXLymphatic, Left Axillary
- 07978ZXLymphatic, Thorax
- 07988ZXLymphatic, Internal Mammary, Right
- 07998ZXLymphatic, Internal Mammary, Left
- 079B8ZXLymphatic, Mesenteric
- 079C8ZXLymphatic, Pelvis
- 079D8ZXLymphatic, Aortic
Different approach
Different qualifier
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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- 2027
- FY2018 (effective 10/1/2017): Added
- No changes since FY2018.
Common questions about 07938ZX
Is 07938ZX a valid ICD-10-PCS code for 2027?
- Yes. 07938ZX is valid for inpatient procedures from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.
What is the ICD-9 procedure code for 07938ZX?
- The CMS GEMs map 07938ZX to ICD-9-CM 40.11 (Biopsy of lymphatic structure).