00PU4JZRemoval of Synthetic Substitute from Spinal Canal, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach
- Billable / Specific Code
00PU4JZ is a billable ICD-10-PCS procedure code for Removal of Synthetic Substitute from Spinal Canal, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach. It is valid on HIPAA claims for fiscal year 2026 (October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026) and groups to 12 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 | U | Spinal Canal |
| 5 | Approach | 4 | Percutaneous Endoscopic |
| 6 | Device | J | Synthetic Substitute |
| 7 | Qualifier | Z | No Qualifier |
Convert to ICD-9-PCS
Closest ICD-9-PCS equivalents for 00PU4JZ under the General Equivalence Mappings.
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Questions About 00PU4JZ
Is 00PU4JZ a billable code?
Yes. 00PU4JZ is a complete seven-character ICD-10-PCS code, specific enough to report Removal of Synthetic Substitute from Spinal Canal, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach on inpatient claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.
What do the characters in 00PU4JZ mean?
00PU4JZ 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 U is the BodyPart (Spinal Canal); the 5th character 4 is the Approach (Percutaneous Endoscopic); the 6th character J is the Device (Synthetic Substitute); the 7th character Z is the Qualifier (No Qualifier).
What MS-DRG does 00PU4JZ group to?
On an inpatient stay, Removal of Synthetic Substitute from Spinal Canal, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach maps to MS-DRGs 028, 029, 030, 518, 519, 520, 907, 908, 909, 957, 958, 959, with relative weights from 1.3127 to 7.6199. The MS-DRG sets the fixed Medicare payment for the stay.
What is the ICD-9-PCS equivalent of 00PU4JZ?
Under the General Equivalence Mappings, Removal of Synthetic Substitute from Spinal Canal, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach crosswalks to ICD-9-PCS 39.8. The mapping is approximate, so confirm it fits the documentation.
