00P0X0ZRemoval of Drainage Device from Brain, External Approach
- Billable / Specific Code
00P0X0Z is a billable ICD-10-PCS procedure code for Removal of Drainage Device from Brain, External Approach. It is valid on HIPAA claims for fiscal year 2026 (October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026). 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 | X | External |
| 6 | Device | 0 | Drainage Device |
| 7 | Qualifier | Z | No Qualifier |
Convert to ICD-9-PCS
Closest ICD-9-PCS equivalents for 00P0X0Z under the General Equivalence Mappings.
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Questions About 00P0X0Z
Is 00P0X0Z a billable code?
Yes. 00P0X0Z is a complete seven-character ICD-10-PCS code, specific enough to report Removal of Drainage Device from Brain, External Approach on inpatient claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.
What do the characters in 00P0X0Z mean?
00P0X0Z 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 X is the Approach (External); the 6th character 0 is the Device (Drainage Device); the 7th character Z is the Qualifier (No Qualifier).
What is the ICD-9-PCS equivalent of 00P0X0Z?
Under the General Equivalence Mappings, Removal of Drainage Device from Brain, External Approach crosswalks to ICD-9-PCS 97.39. The mapping is approximate, so confirm it fits the documentation.
