00PT0KZRemoval of Nonautologous Tissue Substitute from Spinal Meninges, Open Approach
- Billable / Specific Code
- New for FY 2026
00PT0KZ is a billable ICD-10-PCS procedure code for Removal of Nonautologous Tissue Substitute from Spinal Meninges, 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 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 | T | Spinal Meninges |
| 5 | Approach | 0 | Open |
| 6 | Device | K | Nonautologous Tissue Substitute |
| 7 | Qualifier | Z | No Qualifier |
Code History
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Questions About 00PT0KZ
Is 00PT0KZ a billable code?
Yes. 00PT0KZ is a complete seven-character ICD-10-PCS code, specific enough to report Removal of Nonautologous Tissue Substitute from Spinal Meninges, Open Approach on inpatient claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.
What do the characters in 00PT0KZ mean?
00PT0KZ 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 T is the BodyPart (Spinal Meninges); the 5th character 0 is the Approach (Open); the 6th character K is the Device (Nonautologous Tissue Substitute); the 7th character Z is the Qualifier (No Qualifier).
What MS-DRG does 00PT0KZ group to?
On an inpatient stay, Removal of Nonautologous Tissue Substitute from Spinal Meninges, Open Approach maps to MS-DRGs 028, 029, 030, 423, 424, 425, 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.
