00PVXMZRemoval of Neurostimulator Lead from Spinal Cord, External Approach

Medical and Surgical›Central Nervous System and Cranial Nerves›Removal
  • Billable / Specific Code
ICD-10-PCS 00PVXMZ
CMS Source: FY 2026 ICD-10-PCS dataset. Effective Oct 1, 2025 – Sep 30, 2026.FacebookXLinkedInPrint

00PVXMZ is a billable ICD-10-PCS procedure code for Removal of Neurostimulator Lead from Spinal Cord, 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

ICD-10-PCS Code
00PVXMZ
Billable Status
Yes — Valid for Submission
Code Describes
Removal of Neurostimulator Lead from Spinal Cord, External Approach
Parent Code
00P
Short Description
Removal of Neuro Lead from Spinal Cord, Extern Approach

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.

PositionDesignationValueMeaning
1Section0Medical and Surgical
2Body System0Central Nervous System and Cranial Nerves
3OperationPRemoval
4BodyPartVSpinal Cord
5ApproachXExternal
6DeviceMNeurostimulator Lead
7QualifierZNo Qualifier

Convert to ICD-9-PCS

Closest ICD-9-PCS equivalents for 00PVXMZ under the General Equivalence Mappings.

97.39
Approximate match.

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Questions About 00PVXMZ

Is 00PVXMZ a billable code?

Yes. 00PVXMZ is a complete seven-character ICD-10-PCS code, specific enough to report Removal of Neurostimulator Lead from Spinal Cord, External Approach on inpatient claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.

What do the characters in 00PVXMZ mean?

00PVXMZ 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 V is the BodyPart (Spinal Cord); the 5th character X is the Approach (External); the 6th character M is the Device (Neurostimulator Lead); the 7th character Z is the Qualifier (No Qualifier).

What is the ICD-9-PCS equivalent of 00PVXMZ?

Under the General Equivalence Mappings, Removal of Neurostimulator Lead from Spinal Cord, External Approach crosswalks to ICD-9-PCS 97.39. The mapping is approximate, so confirm it fits the documentation.