009930ZDrainage of Thalamus with Drainage Device, Percutaneous Approach
- Billable / Specific Code
009930Z is a billable ICD-10-PCS procedure code for Drainage of Thalamus with Drainage Device, Percutaneous Approach. It is valid on HIPAA claims for fiscal year 2026 (October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026) and groups to 14 MS-DRGs. The root operation Drainage involves taking or letting out fluids and/or gases from a body part.
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 | 9 | Drainage |
| 4 | BodyPart | 9 | Thalamus |
| 5 | Approach | 3 | Percutaneous |
| 6 | Device | 0 | Drainage Device |
| 7 | Qualifier | Z | No Qualifier |
Convert to ICD-9-PCS
Closest ICD-9-PCS equivalents for 009930Z under the General Equivalence Mappings.
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Questions About 009930Z
Is 009930Z a billable code?
Yes. 009930Z is a complete seven-character ICD-10-PCS code, specific enough to report Drainage of Thalamus with Drainage Device, Percutaneous Approach on inpatient claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.
What do the characters in 009930Z mean?
009930Z 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 9 is the Operation (Drainage); the 4th character 9 is the BodyPart (Thalamus); the 5th character 3 is the Approach (Percutaneous); the 6th character 0 is the Device (Drainage Device); the 7th character Z is the Qualifier (No Qualifier).
What MS-DRG does 009930Z group to?
On an inpatient stay, Drainage of Thalamus with Drainage Device, Percutaneous Approach maps to MS-DRGs 023, 024, 025, 026, 027, 820, 821, 822, 826, 827, 828, 907, 908, 909, with relative weights from 1.2040 to 5.8648. The MS-DRG sets the fixed Medicare payment for the stay.
What is the ICD-9-PCS equivalent of 009930Z?
Under the General Equivalence Mappings, Drainage of Thalamus with Drainage Device, Percutaneous Approach crosswalks to ICD-9-PCS 14.1. The mapping is approximate, so confirm it fits the documentation.
