0G20XYZChange Other Device in Pituitary Gland, External Approach
- Billable / Specific Code
0G20XYZ is a billable ICD-10-PCS procedure code for Change Other Device in Pituitary Gland, External Approach. It is valid on HIPAA claims for fiscal year 2027 (October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027). The root operation Change involves taking out or off a device from a body part and putting back an identical or similar device in or on the same body part without cutting or puncturing the skin or a mucous membrane. In AHRQ's Clinical Classifications Software (CCSR), this procedure falls under Endocrine procedures, NEC.
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 | G | Endocrine System |
| 3 | Operation | 2 | Change |
| 4 | BodyPart | 0 | Pituitary Gland |
| 5 | Approach | X | External |
| 6 | Device | Y | Other Device |
| 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 0G20XYZ
Is 0G20XYZ a billable code?
Yes. This is a complete seven-character ICD-10-PCS code, specific enough to report Change Other Device in Pituitary Gland, External Approach on inpatient claims from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.
What do the characters in 0G20XYZ mean?
The code breaks down character by character: the 1st character 0 is the Section (Medical and Surgical); the 2nd character G is the Body System (Endocrine System); the 3rd character 2 is the Operation (Change); the 4th character 0 is the BodyPart (Pituitary Gland); the 5th character X is the Approach (External); the 6th character Y is the Device (Other Device); the 7th character Z is the Qualifier (No Qualifier).
What is the ICD-9-PCS equivalent of 0G20XYZ?
Under the General Equivalence Mappings, Change Other Device in Pituitary Gland, External Approach crosswalks to ICD-9-PCS 97.29 (Other nonoperative replacements). The mapping is approximate, so confirm it fits the documentation.
