0KT44ZZResection of Tongue, Palate, Pharynx Muscle, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach
- Billable / Specific Code
0KT44ZZ is a billable ICD-10-PCS procedure code for Resection of Tongue, Palate, Pharynx Muscle, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach. It is valid on HIPAA claims for fiscal year 2026 (October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026) and groups to 12 MS-DRGs. The root operation Resection involves cutting out or off, without replacement, all 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 | K | Muscles |
| 3 | Operation | T | Resection |
| 4 | BodyPart | 4 | Tongue, Palate, Pharynx Muscle |
| 5 | Approach | 4 | Percutaneous Endoscopic |
| 6 | Device | Z | No Device |
| 7 | Qualifier | Z | No Qualifier |
Convert to ICD-9-PCS
Closest ICD-9-PCS equivalents for 0KT44ZZ under the General Equivalence Mappings.
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Questions About 0KT44ZZ
Is 0KT44ZZ a billable code?
Yes. 0KT44ZZ is a complete seven-character ICD-10-PCS code, specific enough to report Resection of Tongue, Palate, Pharynx Muscle, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach on inpatient claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.
What do the characters in 0KT44ZZ mean?
0KT44ZZ 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 T is the Operation (Resection); the 4th character 4 is the BodyPart (Tongue, Palate, Pharynx Muscle); the 5th character 4 is the Approach (Percutaneous Endoscopic); the 6th character Z is the Device (No Device); the 7th character Z is the Qualifier (No Qualifier).
What MS-DRG does 0KT44ZZ group to?
On an inpatient stay, Resection of Tongue, Palate, Pharynx Muscle, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach maps to MS-DRGs 040, 041, 042, 500, 501, 502, 579, 580, 581, 907, 908, 909, with relative weights from 1.3127 to 3.8612. The MS-DRG sets the fixed Medicare payment for the stay.
What is the ICD-9-PCS equivalent of 0KT44ZZ?
Under the General Equivalence Mappings, Resection of Tongue, Palate, Pharynx Muscle, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach crosswalks to ICD-9-PCS 83.45. The mapping is approximate, so confirm it fits the documentation.
