0JH605ZInsertion of Pacemaker, Single Chamber Rate Responsive into Chest Subcutaneous Tissue and Fascia, Open Approach
- Billable / Specific Code
0JH605Z is a billable ICD-10-PCS procedure code for Insertion of Pacemaker, Single Chamber Rate Responsive into Chest Subcutaneous Tissue and Fascia, Open Approach. It is valid on HIPAA claims for fiscal year 2026 (October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026) and groups to MS-DRGs 258, 259. The root operation Insertion involves putting in a nonbiological appliance that monitors, assists, performs, or prevents a physiological function but does not physically take the place of 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 | J | Subcutaneous Tissue and Fascia |
| 3 | Operation | H | Insertion |
| 4 | BodyPart | 6 | Subcutaneous Tissue and Fascia, Chest |
| 5 | Approach | 0 | Open |
| 6 | Device | 5 | Pacemaker, Single Chamber Rate Responsive |
| 7 | Qualifier | Z | No Qualifier |
Convert to ICD-9-PCS
Closest ICD-9-PCS equivalents for 0JH605Z under the General Equivalence Mappings.
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Questions About 0JH605Z
Is 0JH605Z a billable code?
Yes. 0JH605Z is a complete seven-character ICD-10-PCS code, specific enough to report Insertion of Pacemaker, Single Chamber Rate Responsive into Chest Subcutaneous Tissue and Fascia, Open Approach on inpatient claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.
What do the characters in 0JH605Z mean?
0JH605Z breaks down character by character: the 1st character 0 is the Section (Medical and Surgical); the 2nd character J is the Body System (Subcutaneous Tissue and Fascia); the 3rd character H is the Operation (Insertion); the 4th character 6 is the BodyPart (Subcutaneous Tissue and Fascia, Chest); the 5th character 0 is the Approach (Open); the 6th character 5 is the Device (Pacemaker, Single Chamber Rate Responsive); the 7th character Z is the Qualifier (No Qualifier).
What MS-DRG does 0JH605Z group to?
On an inpatient stay, Insertion of Pacemaker, Single Chamber Rate Responsive into Chest Subcutaneous Tissue and Fascia, Open Approach maps to MS-DRGs 258, 259, with relative weights from 2.0221 to 3.1421. The MS-DRG sets the fixed Medicare payment for the stay.
What is the ICD-9-PCS equivalent of 0JH605Z?
Under the General Equivalence Mappings, Insertion of Pacemaker, Single Chamber Rate Responsive into Chest Subcutaneous Tissue and Fascia, Open Approach crosswalks to ICD-9-PCS 37.82. The mapping is approximate, so confirm it fits the documentation.
