00P00MZRemoval of Neurostimulator Lead from Brain, Open Approach
- Billable / Specific Code
00P00MZ is a billable ICD-10-PCS procedure code for Removal of Neurostimulator Lead from Brain, Open Approach. It is valid on HIPAA claims for fiscal year 2026 (October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026) and groups to 11 MS-DRGs. The root operation Removal involves taking out or off a device 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 | P | Removal |
| 4 | BodyPart | 0 | Brain |
| 5 | Approach | 0 | Open |
| 6 | Device | M | Neurostimulator Lead |
| 7 | Qualifier | Z | No Qualifier |
Convert to ICD-9-PCS
Closest ICD-9-PCS equivalents for 00P00MZ under the General Equivalence Mappings.
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Questions About 00P00MZ
Is 00P00MZ a billable code?
Yes. 00P00MZ is a complete seven-character ICD-10-PCS code, specific enough to report Removal of Neurostimulator Lead from Brain, Open Approach on inpatient claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.
What do the characters in 00P00MZ mean?
00P00MZ 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 P is the Operation (Removal); the 4th character 0 is the BodyPart (Brain); the 5th character 0 is the Approach (Open); the 6th character M is the Device (Neurostimulator Lead); the 7th character Z is the Qualifier (No Qualifier).
What MS-DRG does 00P00MZ group to?
On an inpatient stay, Removal of Neurostimulator Lead from Brain, Open Approach maps to MS-DRGs 023, 024, 025, 026, 027, 820, 821, 822, 826, 827, 828, with relative weights from 1.2040 to 5.8648. The MS-DRG sets the fixed Medicare payment for the stay.
What is the ICD-9-PCS equivalent of 00P00MZ?
Under the General Equivalence Mappings, Removal of Neurostimulator Lead from Brain, Open Approach crosswalks to ICD-9-PCS 12.2. The mapping is approximate, so confirm it fits the documentation.
