00P6X2ZRemoval of Monitoring Device from Cerebral Ventricle, External Approach
- Billable / Specific Code
00P6X2Z is a billable ICD-10-PCS procedure code for Removal of Monitoring Device from Cerebral Ventricle, 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 | 6 | Cerebral Ventricle |
| 5 | Approach | X | External |
| 6 | Device | 2 | Monitoring Device |
| 7 | Qualifier | Z | No Qualifier |
Convert to ICD-9-PCS
Closest ICD-9-PCS equivalents for 00P6X2Z under the General Equivalence Mappings.
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Questions About 00P6X2Z
Is 00P6X2Z a billable code?
Yes. 00P6X2Z is a complete seven-character ICD-10-PCS code, specific enough to report Removal of Monitoring Device from Cerebral Ventricle, External Approach on inpatient claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.
What do the characters in 00P6X2Z mean?
00P6X2Z 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 X is the Approach (External); the 6th character 2 is the Device (Monitoring Device); the 7th character Z is the Qualifier (No Qualifier).
What is the ICD-9-PCS equivalent of 00P6X2Z?
Under the General Equivalence Mappings, Removal of Monitoring Device from Cerebral Ventricle, External Approach crosswalks to ICD-9-PCS 13.9. The mapping is approximate, so confirm it fits the documentation.
