0JH70MZInsertion of Stimulator Generator into Back Subcutaneous Tissue and Fascia, Open Approach
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0JH70MZ is a billable ICD-10-PCS procedure code for Insertion of Stimulator Generator into Back Subcutaneous Tissue and Fascia, Open Approach. It is valid on HIPAA claims for fiscal year 2027 (October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027) and groups to 6 MS-DRGs. 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. Medicare may not cover this procedure; review the non-covered procedure codes edit. In AHRQ's Clinical Classifications Software (CCSR), this procedure falls under Subcutaneous tissue and fascia 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 | J | Subcutaneous Tissue and Fascia |
| 3 | Operation | H | Insertion |
| 4 | BodyPart | 7 | Subcutaneous Tissue and Fascia, Back |
| 5 | Approach | 0 | Open |
| 6 | Device | M | Stimulator Generator |
| 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:
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Clinical Classification (CCSR)
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Convert to ICD-9-PCS
Closest ICD-9-PCS equivalents for this code under the General Equivalence Mappings.
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Questions About 0JH70MZ
Is 0JH70MZ a billable code?
Yes. This is a complete seven-character ICD-10-PCS code, specific enough to report Insertion of Stimulator Generator into Back Subcutaneous Tissue and Fascia, Open Approach on inpatient claims from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.
What do the characters in 0JH70MZ mean?
The code 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 7 is the BodyPart (Subcutaneous Tissue and Fascia, Back); the 5th character 0 is the Approach (Open); the 6th character M is the Device (Stimulator Generator); the 7th character Z is the Qualifier (No Qualifier).
What MS-DRG does 0JH70MZ group to?
On an inpatient stay, Insertion of Stimulator Generator into Back Subcutaneous Tissue and Fascia, Open Approach maps to MS-DRGs 040, 041, 042, 252, 253, 254, with relative weights from 1.6757 to 3.7168. The MS-DRG sets the fixed Medicare payment for the stay.
Is 0JH70MZ covered by Medicare?
Review coverage carefully. The Medicare Code Editor applies a non-covered procedure codes edit to this code, which can affect payment for Insertion of Stimulator Generator into Back Subcutaneous Tissue and Fascia, Open Approach.
What is the ICD-9-PCS equivalent of 0JH70MZ?
Under the General Equivalence Mappings, Insertion of Stimulator Generator into Back Subcutaneous Tissue and Fascia, Open Approach crosswalks to ICD-9-PCS 39.83 (Implantation or replacement of carotid sinus stimulation pulse generator only), 49.92 (Insertion of subcutaneous electrical anal stimulator), and 56.92 (Implantation of electronic ureteral stimulator). The mapping is approximate, so confirm it fits the documentation.
