00P64MZRemoval of Neurostimulator Lead from Cerebral Ventricle, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach
- Billable / Specific Code
00P64MZ is a billable ICD-10-PCS procedure code for Removal of Neurostimulator Lead from Cerebral Ventricle, Percutaneous Endoscopic 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 | 6 | Cerebral Ventricle |
| 5 | Approach | 4 | Percutaneous Endoscopic |
| 6 | Device | M | Neurostimulator Lead |
| 7 | Qualifier | Z | No Qualifier |
Convert to ICD-9-PCS
Closest ICD-9-PCS equivalents for 00P64MZ under the General Equivalence Mappings.
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Questions About 00P64MZ
Is 00P64MZ a billable code?
Yes. 00P64MZ is a complete seven-character ICD-10-PCS code, specific enough to report Removal of Neurostimulator Lead from Cerebral Ventricle, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach on inpatient claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.
What do the characters in 00P64MZ mean?
00P64MZ 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 6 is the BodyPart (Cerebral Ventricle); the 5th character 4 is the Approach (Percutaneous Endoscopic); the 6th character M is the Device (Neurostimulator Lead); the 7th character Z is the Qualifier (No Qualifier).
What MS-DRG does 00P64MZ group to?
On an inpatient stay, Removal of Neurostimulator Lead from Cerebral Ventricle, Percutaneous Endoscopic 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 00P64MZ?
Under the General Equivalence Mappings, Removal of Neurostimulator Lead from Cerebral Ventricle, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach crosswalks to ICD-9-PCS 12.2. The mapping is approximate, so confirm it fits the documentation.
