0ND00ZZExtraction of Skull, Open Approach
- Billable / Specific Code
0ND00ZZ is a billable ICD-10-PCS procedure code for Extraction of Skull, Open Approach. It is valid on HIPAA claims for fiscal year 2027 (October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027) and groups to 15 MS-DRGs. The root operation Extraction involves pulling or stripping out or off all or a portion of a body part by the use of force. In AHRQ's Clinical Classifications Software (CCSR), this procedure falls under Bone excision.
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 | N | Head and Facial Bones |
| 3 | Operation | D | Extraction |
| 4 | BodyPart | 0 | Skull |
| 5 | Approach | 0 | Open |
| 6 | Device | Z | No Device |
| 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:
To code extraction of the skull, open the FY 2027 ICD-10-PCS Alphabetic Index at Extraction, then the subterm Skull. The entry lists 0ND00ZZ directly as a complete, billable code.
Clinical Classification (CCSR)
AHRQ groups this procedure code into these clinical categories.
Code History
- 0JD00ZZ — Extraction of Scalp Subcu/Fascia, Open Approach
Questions About 0ND00ZZ
Is 0ND00ZZ a billable code?
Yes. This is a complete seven-character ICD-10-PCS code, specific enough to report Extraction of Skull, Open Approach on inpatient claims from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.
What is the ICD-10-PCS code for extraction of the skull?
The FY 2027 ICD-10-PCS Alphabetic Index entry Extraction, Skull is a direct entry for 0ND00ZZ, Extraction of Skull, Open Approach, billable on inpatient claims from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.
What do the characters in 0ND00ZZ mean?
The code breaks down character by character: the 1st character 0 is the Section (Medical and Surgical); the 2nd character N is the Body System (Head and Facial Bones); the 3rd character D is the Operation (Extraction); the 4th character 0 is the BodyPart (Skull); the 5th character 0 is the Approach (Open); the 6th character Z is the Device (No Device); the 7th character Z is the Qualifier (No Qualifier).
What MS-DRG does 0ND00ZZ group to?
On an inpatient stay, Extraction of Skull, Open Approach maps to MS-DRGs 040, 041, 042, 500, 501, 502, 579, 580, 581, 907, 908, 909, 957, 958, 959, with relative weights from 1.3810 to 7.5502. The MS-DRG sets the fixed Medicare payment for the stay.
