00HU01ZInsertion of Radioactive Element into Spinal Canal, Open Approach
- Billable / Specific Code
00HU01Z is a billable ICD-10-PCS procedure code for Insertion of Radioactive Element into Spinal Canal, Open Approach. It is valid on HIPAA claims for fiscal year 2026 (October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026) and groups to 18 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.
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 | U | Spinal Canal |
| 5 | Approach | 0 | Open |
| 6 | Device | 1 | Radioactive Element |
| 7 | Qualifier | Z | No Qualifier |
Code History
- 00HU0YZ — Insertion of Other Device into Spinal Canal, Open Approach
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Questions About 00HU01Z
Is 00HU01Z a billable code?
Yes. 00HU01Z is a complete seven-character ICD-10-PCS code, specific enough to report Insertion of Radioactive Element into Spinal Canal, Open Approach on inpatient claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.
What do the characters in 00HU01Z mean?
00HU01Z 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 U is the BodyPart (Spinal Canal); the 5th character 0 is the Approach (Open); the 6th character 1 is the Device (Radioactive Element); the 7th character Z is the Qualifier (No Qualifier).
What MS-DRG does 00HU01Z group to?
On an inpatient stay, Insertion of Radioactive Element into Spinal Canal, Open Approach maps to MS-DRGs 028, 029, 030, 518, 519, 520, 820, 821, 822, 826, 827, 828, 907, 908, 909, 957, 958, 959, with relative weights from 1.2040 to 7.6199. The MS-DRG sets the fixed Medicare payment for the stay.
