005X3ZZDestruction of Thoracic Spinal Cord, Percutaneous Approach
- Billable / Specific Code
005X3ZZ is a billable ICD-10-PCS procedure code for Destruction of Thoracic Spinal Cord, Percutaneous Approach. It is valid on HIPAA claims for fiscal year 2026 (October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026) and groups to 12 MS-DRGs. The root operation Destruction involves physical eradication of all or a portion of a body part by the direct use of energy, force, or a destructive agent.
Code Identity
PCS Table Breakdown
Each ICD-10-PCS code is built from seven characters, each an axis of the procedure. Hover or tap the icons for the official CMS definitions.
| Position | Designation | Value | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Section | 0 | Medical and Surgical |
| 2 | Body System | 0 | Central Nervous System and Cranial Nerves |
| 3 | Operation | 5 | Destruction |
| 4 | BodyPart | X | Thoracic Spinal Cord |
| 5 | Approach | 3 | Percutaneous |
| 6 | Device | Z | No Device |
| 7 | Qualifier | Z | No Qualifier |
Convert to ICD-9-PCS
Closest ICD-9-PCS equivalents for 005X3ZZ under the General Equivalence Mappings.
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Questions About 005X3ZZ
Is 005X3ZZ a billable code?
Yes. 005X3ZZ is a complete seven-character ICD-10-PCS code, specific enough to report Destruction of Thoracic Spinal Cord, Percutaneous Approach on inpatient claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.
What do the characters in 005X3ZZ mean?
005X3ZZ breaks down character by character: the 1st character 0 is the Section (Medical and Surgical); the 2nd character 0 is the Body System (Central Nervous System and Cranial Nerves); the 3rd character 5 is the Operation (Destruction); the 4th character X is the BodyPart (Thoracic Spinal Cord); the 5th character 3 is the Approach (Percutaneous); the 6th character Z is the Device (No Device); the 7th character Z is the Qualifier (No Qualifier).
What MS-DRG does 005X3ZZ group to?
On an inpatient stay, Destruction of Thoracic Spinal Cord, Percutaneous Approach maps to MS-DRGs 028, 029, 030, 518, 519, 520, 820, 821, 822, 826, 827, 828, with relative weights from 1.2040 to 6.0083. The MS-DRG sets the fixed Medicare payment for the stay.
What is the ICD-9-PCS equivalent of 005X3ZZ?
Under the General Equivalence Mappings, Destruction of Thoracic Spinal Cord, Percutaneous Approach crosswalks to ICD-9-PCS 34. The mapping is approximate, so confirm it fits the documentation.
