01C43ZZExtirpation of Matter from Ulnar Nerve, Percutaneous Approach
- Billable / Specific Code
01C43ZZ is a billable ICD-10-PCS procedure code for Extirpation of Matter from Ulnar Nerve, Percutaneous Approach. It is valid on HIPAA claims for fiscal year 2026 (October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026) and groups to MS-DRGs 040, 041, 042. The root operation Extirpation involves taking or cutting out solid matter 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 | 1 | Peripheral Nervous System |
| 3 | Operation | C | Extirpation |
| 4 | BodyPart | 4 | Ulnar Nerve |
| 5 | Approach | 3 | Percutaneous |
| 6 | Device | Z | No Device |
| 7 | Qualifier | Z | No Qualifier |
Convert to ICD-9-PCS
Closest ICD-9-PCS equivalents for 01C43ZZ under the General Equivalence Mappings.
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Questions About 01C43ZZ
Is 01C43ZZ a billable code?
Yes. 01C43ZZ is a complete seven-character ICD-10-PCS code, specific enough to report Extirpation of Matter from Ulnar Nerve, Percutaneous Approach on inpatient claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.
What do the characters in 01C43ZZ mean?
01C43ZZ breaks down character by character: the 1st character 0 is the Section (Medical and Surgical); the 2nd character 1 is the Body System (Peripheral Nervous System); the 3rd character C is the Operation (Extirpation); the 4th character 4 is the BodyPart (Ulnar Nerve); the 5th character 3 is the Approach (Percutaneous); the 6th character Z is the Device (No Device); the 7th character Z is the Qualifier (No Qualifier).
What MS-DRG does 01C43ZZ group to?
On an inpatient stay, Extirpation of Matter from Ulnar Nerve, Percutaneous Approach maps to MS-DRGs 040, 041, 042, with relative weights from 1.7277 to 3.8612. The MS-DRG sets the fixed Medicare payment for the stay.
What is the ICD-9-PCS equivalent of 01C43ZZ?
Under the General Equivalence Mappings, Extirpation of Matter from Ulnar Nerve, Percutaneous Approach crosswalks to ICD-9-PCS 40.4. The mapping is approximate, so confirm it fits the documentation.
