ICD-10-PCS 2027 procedure code
05B50ZZExcision of Right Subclavian 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 05B50ZZ
05B50ZZ is the ICD-10-PCS code for a excision procedure on the right subclavian vein using an open approach. In ICD-10-PCS, excision means cutting out or off, without replacement, a portion of a body part.
In plain terms, this corresponds to resection of vessel with anastomosis, other thoracic vessels and other excision of vessels, thoracic vessels, the ICD-9-CM procedure titles it maps to (38.35 and 38.65).
For a different body part, codes include 05B00ZZ (azygos vein), 05B10ZZ (hemiazygos vein), 05B30ZZ (right innominate vein), 05B40ZZ (left innominate vein), 05B60ZZ (left subclavian vein), 05B70ZZ (right axillary vein) and 19 more.
The same procedure with a different approach is coded 05B53ZZ (percutaneous) and 05B54ZZ (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 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
- BExcision
Cutting out or off, without replacement, a portion of a body part
The qualifier DIAGNOSTIC is used to identify excision procedures that are biopsies
Includes: Partial nephrectomy, liver biopsy
- 4. Body Part
- 5Subclavian Vein, Right
- 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
Different body part
- 05B00ZZAzygos Vein
- 05B10ZZHemiazygos Vein
- 05B30ZZInnominate Vein, Right
- 05B40ZZInnominate Vein, Left
- 05B60ZZSubclavian Vein, Left
- 05B70ZZAxillary Vein, Right
- 05B80ZZAxillary Vein, Left
- 05B90ZZBrachial Vein, Right
- 05BA0ZZBrachial Vein, Left
- 05BB0ZZBasilic Vein, Right
- 05BC0ZZBasilic Vein, Left
- 05BD0ZZCephalic Vein, Right
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 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 →- 38.35Resection of vessel with anastomosis, other thoracic vesselsapproximate
- 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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- FY2016 (effective 10/1/2015): Added (first year of ICD-10-CM)
- No changes since FY2016.
Common questions about 05B50ZZ
Is 05B50ZZ a valid ICD-10-PCS code for 2027?
- Yes. 05B50ZZ is valid for inpatient procedures from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.
Is 05B50ZZ an O.R. procedure?
- Yes. 05B50ZZ is an O.R. procedure in MS-DRG v44.0.
What DRG does 05B50ZZ group to?
- Depending on the principal diagnosis, 05B50ZZ 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 05B50ZZ?
- The CMS GEMs map 05B50ZZ to ICD-9-CM 38.35 (Resection of vessel with anastomosis, other thoracic vessels) and 38.65 (Other excision of vessels, thoracic vessels).