0NP0XSZRemoval of Hearing Device from Skull, External Approach
- Billable / Specific Code
0NP0XSZ is a billable ICD-10-PCS procedure code for Removal of Hearing Device from Skull, External Approach. It is valid on HIPAA claims for fiscal year 2027 (October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027) and groups to 5 MS-DRGs. 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 ENT 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 | N | Head and Facial Bones |
| 3 | Operation | P | Removal |
| 4 | BodyPart | 0 | Skull |
| 5 | Approach | X | External |
| 6 | Device | S | Hearing 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:
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 0NP0XSZ
Is 0NP0XSZ a billable code?
Yes. This is a complete seven-character ICD-10-PCS code, specific enough to report Removal of Hearing Device from Skull, External Approach on inpatient claims from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.
What do the characters in 0NP0XSZ 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 P is the Operation (Removal); the 4th character 0 is the BodyPart (Skull); the 5th character X is the Approach (External); the 6th character S is the Device (Hearing Device); the 7th character Z is the Qualifier (No Qualifier).
What MS-DRG does 0NP0XSZ group to?
On an inpatient stay, Removal of Hearing Device from Skull, External Approach maps to MS-DRGs 023, 024, 025, 026, 027, with relative weights from 2.6333 to 5.7422. The MS-DRG sets the fixed Medicare payment for the stay.
What is the ICD-9-PCS equivalent of 0NP0XSZ?
Under the General Equivalence Mappings, Removal of Hearing Device from Skull, External Approach crosswalks to ICD-9-PCS 01.24 (Other craniotomy). The mapping is approximate, so confirm it fits the documentation.
