00PU4MZRemoval of Neurostimulator Lead from Spinal Canal, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach
- Billable / Specific Code
00PU4MZ is a billable ICD-10-PCS procedure code for Removal of Neurostimulator Lead from Spinal Canal, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach. It is valid on HIPAA claims for fiscal year 2027 (October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027) and groups to 18 MS-DRGs. The root operation Removal involves taking out or off a device from a body part. In AHRQ's Clinical Classifications Software (CCSR), this procedure falls under CNS neurostimulator procedures.
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 | M | Neurostimulator Lead |
| 7 | Qualifier | Z | No Qualifier |
In the ICD-10-PCS Alphabetic Index
These FY 2027 ICD-10-PCS Alphabetic Index entries lead to this code:
Clinical Classification (CCSR)
AHRQ groups this procedure code into these clinical categories.
Convert to ICD-9-PCS
Closest ICD-9-PCS equivalents for this code under the General Equivalence Mappings.
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Questions About 00PU4MZ
Is 00PU4MZ a billable code?
Yes. This is a complete seven-character ICD-10-PCS code, specific enough to report Removal of Neurostimulator Lead from Spinal Canal, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach on inpatient claims from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.
What do the characters in 00PU4MZ mean?
The code 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 M is the Device (Neurostimulator Lead); the 7th character Z is the Qualifier (No Qualifier).
What MS-DRG does 00PU4MZ group to?
On an inpatient stay, Removal of Neurostimulator Lead from Spinal Canal, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach maps to MS-DRGs 028, 029, 030, 673, 674, 675, 715, 716, 717, 718, 749, 750, 907, 908, 909, 957, 958, 959, with relative weights from 1.3282 to 7.5502. The MS-DRG sets the fixed Medicare payment for the stay.
What is the ICD-9-PCS equivalent of 00PU4MZ?
Under the General Equivalence Mappings, Removal of Neurostimulator Lead from Spinal Canal, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach crosswalks to ICD-9-PCS 03.94 (Removal of spinal neurostimulator lead(s)). The mapping is approximate, so confirm it fits the documentation.
