00CX0ZZExtirpation of Matter from Thoracic Spinal Cord, Open Approach
- Billable / Specific Code
00CX0ZZ is a billable ICD-10-PCS procedure code for Extirpation of Matter from Thoracic Spinal Cord, Open Approach. It is valid on HIPAA claims for fiscal year 2027 (October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027) and groups to 9 MS-DRGs. The root operation Extirpation involves taking or cutting out solid matter from a body part. In AHRQ's Clinical Classifications Software (CCSR), this procedure falls under Spinal canal and spinal cord drainage (excluding lumbar puncture).
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 | X | Thoracic Spinal Cord |
| 5 | Approach | 0 | Open |
| 6 | Device | Z | No Device |
| 7 | Qualifier | Z | No Qualifier |
In the ICD-10-PCS Alphabetic Index
These FY 2027 ICD-10-PCS Alphabetic Index entries lead to this code:
To code extirpation of the thoracic spinal cord, open the FY 2027 ICD-10-PCS Alphabetic Index at Extirpation, then the subterms Spinal Cord, Thoracic. The index leads to table 00C, where the approach, device and qualifier values shown in the breakdown above complete the seven-character code 00CX0ZZ.
Clinical Classification (CCSR)
AHRQ groups this procedure code into these clinical categories.
Convert to ICD-9-PCS
Closest ICD-9-PCS equivalents for this code under the General Equivalence Mappings.
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Questions About 00CX0ZZ
Is 00CX0ZZ a billable code?
Yes. This is a complete seven-character ICD-10-PCS code, specific enough to report Extirpation of Matter from Thoracic Spinal Cord, Open Approach on inpatient claims from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.
What do the characters in 00CX0ZZ mean?
The code 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 X is the BodyPart (Thoracic Spinal Cord); 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 00CX0ZZ group to?
On an inpatient stay, Extirpation of Matter from Thoracic Spinal Cord, Open Approach maps to MS-DRGs 028, 029, 030, 907, 908, 909, 957, 958, 959, with relative weights from 1.3810 to 7.5502. The MS-DRG sets the fixed Medicare payment for the stay.
What is the ICD-9-PCS equivalent of 00CX0ZZ?
Under the General Equivalence Mappings, Extirpation of Matter from Thoracic Spinal Cord, Open Approach crosswalks to ICD-9-PCS 03.01 (Removal of foreign body from spinal canal). The mapping is approximate, so confirm it fits the documentation.
