00CU4ZZExtirpation of Matter from Spinal Canal, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach
- Billable / Specific Code
00CU4ZZ is a billable ICD-10-PCS procedure code for Extirpation of Matter from Spinal Canal, Percutaneous Endoscopic 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 | U | Spinal Canal |
| 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 00CU4ZZ under the General Equivalence Mappings.
Code History
- 00CT4ZZ — Extirpate of Matter from Spinal Meninges, Perc Endo Approach
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Questions About 00CU4ZZ
Is 00CU4ZZ a billable code?
Yes. 00CU4ZZ is a complete seven-character ICD-10-PCS code, specific enough to report Extirpation of Matter from Spinal Canal, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach on inpatient claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.
What do the characters in 00CU4ZZ mean?
00CU4ZZ 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 U is the BodyPart (Spinal Canal); 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 00CU4ZZ group to?
On an inpatient stay, Extirpation of Matter from Spinal Canal, Percutaneous Endoscopic 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 00CU4ZZ?
Under the General Equivalence Mappings, Extirpation of Matter from Spinal Canal, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach crosswalks to ICD-9-PCS 30.1. The mapping is approximate, so confirm it fits the documentation.
