Destruction of Azygos Vein, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach
Medical and Surgical·Upper Veins·Table 055·FY 2027
Destruction of Azygos Vein, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach corresponds to ICD-10-PCS code 05504ZZ, found in table 055, part of Section 0 (Medical and Surgical). It applies to the Upper Veins body system. Its root operation is Destruction. The approach used is Percutaneous Endoscopic.
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What the code means
Destruction: root operation
Physical eradication of all or a portion of a body part by the direct use of energy, force, or a destructive agent
None of the body part is physically taken out
Includes: Fulguration of rectal polyp, cautery of skin lesion
Percutaneous Endoscopic: approach
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
Nearby codes in table 055
Diagnosis codes mentioning “destruction”
- Y38.1 Terrorism involving destruction of aircraft
- Y38.1X Terrorism involving destruction of aircraft
- Y36.1 War operations involving destruction of aircraft
- Y37.1 Military operations involving destruction of aircraft
- Y36.10 War operations involving unspecified destruction of aircraft