0M9C00ZDrainage of Upper Spine Bursa and Ligament with Drainage Device, Open Approach
- Billable / Specific Code
0M9C00Z is a billable ICD-10-PCS procedure code for Drainage of Upper Spine Bursa and Ligament with Drainage Device, Open Approach. It is valid on HIPAA claims for fiscal year 2026 (October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026) and groups to 9 MS-DRGs. The root operation Drainage involves taking or letting out fluids and/or gases from 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 | M | Bursae and Ligaments |
| 3 | Operation | 9 | Drainage |
| 4 | BodyPart | C | Upper Spine Bursa and Ligament |
| 5 | Approach | 0 | Open |
| 6 | Device | 0 | Drainage Device |
| 7 | Qualifier | Z | No Qualifier |
Convert to ICD-9-PCS
Closest ICD-9-PCS equivalents for 0M9C00Z under the General Equivalence Mappings.
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Questions About 0M9C00Z
Is 0M9C00Z a billable code?
Yes. 0M9C00Z is a complete seven-character ICD-10-PCS code, specific enough to report Drainage of Upper Spine Bursa and Ligament with Drainage Device, Open Approach on inpatient claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.
What do the characters in 0M9C00Z mean?
0M9C00Z breaks down character by character: the 1st character 0 is the Section (Medical and Surgical); the 2nd character M is the Body System (Bursae and Ligaments); the 3rd character 9 is the Operation (Drainage); the 4th character C is the BodyPart (Upper Spine Bursa and Ligament); the 5th character 0 is the Approach (Open); the 6th character 0 is the Device (Drainage Device); the 7th character Z is the Qualifier (No Qualifier).
What MS-DRG does 0M9C00Z group to?
On an inpatient stay, Drainage of Upper Spine Bursa and Ligament with Drainage Device, Open Approach maps to MS-DRGs 500, 501, 502, 907, 908, 909, 957, 958, 959, with relative weights from 1.3127 to 7.6199. The MS-DRG sets the fixed Medicare payment for the stay.
What is the ICD-9-PCS equivalent of 0M9C00Z?
Under the General Equivalence Mappings, Drainage of Upper Spine Bursa and Ligament with Drainage Device, Open Approach crosswalks to ICD-9-PCS 83.03. The mapping is approximate, so confirm it fits the documentation.
