00WU0JZRevision of Synthetic Substitute in Spinal Canal, Open Approach
- Billable / Specific Code
00WU0JZ is a billable ICD-10-PCS procedure code for Revision of Synthetic Substitute in Spinal Canal, 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 Revision involves correcting, to the extent possible, a portion of a malfunctioning device or the position of a displaced device.
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 | W | Revision |
| 4 | BodyPart | U | Spinal Canal |
| 5 | Approach | 0 | Open |
| 6 | Device | J | Synthetic Substitute |
| 7 | Qualifier | Z | No Qualifier |
Convert to ICD-9-PCS
Closest ICD-9-PCS equivalents for 00WU0JZ under the General Equivalence Mappings.
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Questions About 00WU0JZ
Is 00WU0JZ a billable code?
Yes. 00WU0JZ is a complete seven-character ICD-10-PCS code, specific enough to report Revision of Synthetic Substitute in Spinal Canal, Open Approach on inpatient claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.
What do the characters in 00WU0JZ mean?
00WU0JZ 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 W is the Operation (Revision); the 4th character U is the BodyPart (Spinal Canal); the 5th character 0 is the Approach (Open); the 6th character J is the Device (Synthetic Substitute); the 7th character Z is the Qualifier (No Qualifier).
What MS-DRG does 00WU0JZ group to?
On an inpatient stay, Revision of Synthetic Substitute in Spinal Canal, Open Approach maps to MS-DRGs 028, 029, 030, 518, 519, 520, 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.
What is the ICD-9-PCS equivalent of 00WU0JZ?
Under the General Equivalence Mappings, Revision of Synthetic Substitute in Spinal Canal, Open Approach crosswalks to ICD-9-PCS 39.7. The mapping is approximate, so confirm it fits the documentation.
