0KPYXMZRemoval of Stimulator Lead from Lower Muscle, External Approach
- Billable / Specific Code
0KPYXMZ is a billable ICD-10-PCS procedure code for Removal of Stimulator Lead from Lower Muscle, External Approach. It is valid on HIPAA claims for fiscal year 2027 (October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027). The root operation Removal involves taking out or off a device from a body part. In AHRQ's Clinical Classifications Software (CCSR), this procedure falls under Musculoskeletal device 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 | K | Muscles |
| 3 | Operation | P | Removal |
| 4 | BodyPart | Y | Lower Muscle |
| 5 | Approach | X | External |
| 6 | Device | M | Stimulator Lead |
| 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 0KPYXMZ
Is 0KPYXMZ a billable code?
Yes. This is a complete seven-character ICD-10-PCS code, specific enough to report Removal of Stimulator Lead from Lower Muscle, External Approach on inpatient claims from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.
What do the characters in 0KPYXMZ mean?
The code breaks down character by character: the 1st character 0 is the Section (Medical and Surgical); the 2nd character K is the Body System (Muscles); the 3rd character P is the Operation (Removal); the 4th character Y is the BodyPart (Lower Muscle); the 5th character X is the Approach (External); the 6th character M is the Device (Stimulator Lead); the 7th character Z is the Qualifier (No Qualifier).
What is the ICD-9-PCS equivalent of 0KPYXMZ?
Under the General Equivalence Mappings, Removal of Stimulator Lead from Lower Muscle, External Approach crosswalks to ICD-9-PCS 97.89 (Removal of other therapeutic device). The mapping is approximate, so confirm it fits the documentation.
