ICD-10-PCS 2027 procedure code
3E040TZIntroduction of Destructive Agent into Central Vein, Open Approach
Short description: Introduction of Destr Agent into Central Vein, Open 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 3E040TZ
3E040TZ is the ICD-10-PCS code for a introduction procedure on the central vein using an open approach with destructive agent. In ICD-10-PCS, introduction means putting in or on a therapeutic, diagnostic, nutritional, physiological, or prophylactic substance except blood or blood products.
In plain terms, this corresponds to injection of sclerosing agent into vein, the ICD-9-CM procedure title it maps to (39.92).
For a different body part, codes include 3E030TZ (peripheral vein), 3E050TZ (peripheral artery), 3E060TZ (central artery) and 3E0Q0TZ (cranial cavity and brain).
The same procedure with a different approach is coded 3E043TZ (percutaneous).
With a different device, use 3E0403Z (anti-inflammatory), 3E0404Z (serum, toxoid and vaccine), 3E0406Z (nutritional substance), 3E0407Z (electrolytic and water balance substance), 3E040FZ (intracirculatory anesthetic), 3E040HZ (radioactive substance) and 5 more.
It is an operating-room procedure in the MS-DRG logic for DRG 037 (Extracranial Procedures with MCC), DRG 038 (Extracranial Procedures with CC), DRG 039 (Extracranial Procedures without CC/MCC) and DRG 263 (Vein Ligation and Stripping), under the surgical categories “Extracranial Procedures” and “Vein Ligation and Stripping”.
It has been valid since ICD-10-PCS took effect on October 1, 2015.
What each character means
- 1. Section
- 3Administration
- 2. Body System
- EPhysiological Systems and Anatomical Regions
- 3. Operation
- 0Introduction
Putting in or on a therapeutic, diagnostic, nutritional, physiological, or prophylactic substance except blood or blood products
- 4. Body System / Region
- 4Central 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. Substance
- TDestructive Agent
- 7. Qualifier
- ZNo Qualifier
Other versions of this procedure
Different body system / region
Different approach
Different substance
- 3E0403ZAnti-inflammatory
- 3E0404ZSerum, Toxoid and Vaccine
- 3E0406ZNutritional Substance
- 3E0407ZElectrolytic and Water Balance Substance
- 3E040FZIntracirculatory Anesthetic
- 3E040HZRadioactive Substance
- 3E040KZOther Diagnostic Substance
- 3E040NZAnalgesics, Hypnotics, Sedatives
- 3E040PZPlatelet Inhibitor
- 3E040RZAntiarrhythmic
- 3E040XZVasopressor
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 · Extracranial Procedures
MDC 05 · Diseases and Disorders of the Circulatory System · Vein Ligation and Stripping
ICD-9-CM equivalent
Converter →- 39.92Injection of sclerosing agent into veinapproximate
From the CMS 2018 General Equivalence Mappings (GEMs), the final GEMs release.
Code history
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- 2027
- FY2016 (effective 10/1/2015): Added (first year of ICD-10-CM)
- No changes since FY2016.
Common questions about 3E040TZ
Is 3E040TZ a valid ICD-10-PCS code for 2027?
- Yes. 3E040TZ is valid for inpatient procedures from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.
Is 3E040TZ an O.R. procedure?
- Yes. 3E040TZ is an O.R. procedure in MS-DRG v44.0.
What DRG does 3E040TZ group to?
- Depending on the principal diagnosis, 3E040TZ can group to MS-DRG 037, MS-DRG 038, MS-DRG 039 and MS-DRG 263.
What is the ICD-9 procedure code for 3E040TZ?
- The CMS GEMs map 3E040TZ to ICD-9-CM 39.92 (Injection of sclerosing agent into vein).