00CT0ZZExtirpation of Matter from Spinal Meninges, Open Approach
- Billable / Specific Code
00CT0ZZ is a billable ICD-10-PCS procedure code for Extirpation of Matter from Spinal Meninges, Open Approach. It is valid on HIPAA claims for fiscal year 2026 (October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026) and groups to 9 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 | T | Spinal Meninges |
| 5 | Approach | 0 | Open |
| 6 | Device | Z | No Device |
| 7 | Qualifier | Z | No Qualifier |
Convert to ICD-9-PCS
Closest ICD-9-PCS equivalents for 00CT0ZZ under the General Equivalence Mappings.
Code History
- 00CU0ZZ — Extirpation of Matter from Spinal Canal, Open Approach
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Questions About 00CT0ZZ
Is 00CT0ZZ a billable code?
Yes. 00CT0ZZ is a complete seven-character ICD-10-PCS code, specific enough to report Extirpation of Matter from Spinal Meninges, Open Approach on inpatient claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.
What do the characters in 00CT0ZZ mean?
00CT0ZZ 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 T is the BodyPart (Spinal Meninges); the 5th character 0 is the Approach (Open); the 6th character Z is the Device (No Device); the 7th character Z is the Qualifier (No Qualifier).
What MS-DRG does 00CT0ZZ group to?
On an inpatient stay, Extirpation of Matter from Spinal Meninges, Open Approach maps to MS-DRGs 028, 029, 030, 907, 908, 909, 957, 958, 959, with relative weights from 1.3127 to 7.6199. The MS-DRG sets the fixed Medicare payment for the stay.
What is the ICD-9-PCS equivalent of 00CT0ZZ?
Under the General Equivalence Mappings, Extirpation of Matter from Spinal Meninges, Open Approach crosswalks to ICD-9-PCS 30.1. The mapping is approximate, so confirm it fits the documentation.
