00H033JInsertion of Infusion Device into Brain, Temporary, Percutaneous Approach
- Billable / Specific Code
00H033J is a billable ICD-10-PCS procedure code for Insertion of Infusion Device into Brain, Temporary, Percutaneous Approach. It is valid on HIPAA claims for fiscal year 2027 (October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027) and groups to 15 MS-DRGs. The root operation Insertion involves putting in a nonbiological appliance that monitors, assists, performs, or prevents a physiological function but does not physically take the place of a body part. The Alphabetic Index lists this code under SFC (Smartflow(R) Cannula). In AHRQ's Clinical Classifications Software (CCSR), this procedure falls under CNS procedures, NEC.
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 | H | Insertion |
| 4 | BodyPart | 0 | Brain |
| 5 | Approach | 3 | Percutaneous |
| 6 | Device | 3 | Infusion Device |
| 7 | Qualifier | J | Temporary |
In the ICD-10-PCS Alphabetic Index
The FY 2027 ICD-10-PCS Alphabetic Index refers to 00H033J as SFC (Smartflow(R) Cannula). These index entries lead to this code:
Clinical Classification (CCSR)
AHRQ groups this procedure code into these clinical categories.
Code History
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Questions About 00H033J
Is 00H033J a billable code?
Yes. This is a complete seven-character ICD-10-PCS code, specific enough to report Insertion of Infusion Device into Brain, Temporary, Percutaneous Approach on inpatient claims from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.
What is the ICD-10-PCS code for SFC (Smartflow(R) Cannula)?
The ICD-10-PCS Alphabetic Index lists SFC (Smartflow(R) Cannula) under code 00H033J, Insertion of Infusion Device into Brain, Temporary, Percutaneous Approach, billable on inpatient claims in fiscal year 2027.
What do the characters in 00H033J 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 H is the Operation (Insertion); the 4th character 0 is the BodyPart (Brain); the 5th character 3 is the Approach (Percutaneous); the 6th character 3 is the Device (Infusion Device); the 7th character J is the Qualifier (Temporary).
What MS-DRG does 00H033J group to?
On an inpatient stay, Insertion of Infusion Device into Brain, Temporary, Percutaneous Approach maps to MS-DRGs 023, 024, 025, 026, 027, 820, 821, 822, 826, 827, 828, 907, 908, 909, 955, with relative weights from 1.1267 to 6.5257. The MS-DRG sets the fixed Medicare payment for the stay.
