00C04ZZExtirpation of Matter from Brain, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach
- Billable / Specific Code
00C04ZZ is a billable ICD-10-PCS procedure code for Extirpation of Matter from Brain, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach. It is valid on HIPAA claims for fiscal year 2026 (October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026) and groups to 8 MS-DRGs. The root operation Extirpation involves taking or cutting out solid matter 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 | C | Extirpation |
| 4 | BodyPart | 0 | Brain |
| 5 | Approach | 4 | Percutaneous Endoscopic |
| 6 | Device | Z | No Device |
| 7 | Qualifier | Z | No Qualifier |
Convert to ICD-9-PCS
Closest ICD-9-PCS equivalents for 00C04ZZ under the General Equivalence Mappings.
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Questions About 00C04ZZ
Is 00C04ZZ a billable code?
Yes. 00C04ZZ is a complete seven-character ICD-10-PCS code, specific enough to report Extirpation of Matter from Brain, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach on inpatient claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.
What do the characters in 00C04ZZ mean?
00C04ZZ 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 C is the Operation (Extirpation); the 4th character 0 is the BodyPart (Brain); the 5th character 4 is the Approach (Percutaneous Endoscopic); the 6th character Z is the Device (No Device); the 7th character Z is the Qualifier (No Qualifier).
What MS-DRG does 00C04ZZ group to?
On an inpatient stay, Extirpation of Matter from Brain, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach maps to MS-DRGs 023, 024, 025, 026, 027, 907, 908, 909, with relative weights from 1.3127 to 5.7303. The MS-DRG sets the fixed Medicare payment for the stay.
What is the ICD-9-PCS equivalent of 00C04ZZ?
Under the General Equivalence Mappings, Extirpation of Matter from Brain, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach crosswalks to ICD-9-PCS 13.9. The mapping is approximate, so confirm it fits the documentation.
