0PC33ZZExtirpation of Matter from Cervical Vertebra, Percutaneous Approach
- Billable / Specific Code
0PC33ZZ is a billable ICD-10-PCS procedure code for Extirpation of Matter from Cervical Vertebra, Percutaneous 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 Extirpation involves taking or cutting out solid matter 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 | P | Upper Bones |
| 3 | Operation | C | Extirpation |
| 4 | BodyPart | 3 | Cervical Vertebra |
| 5 | Approach | 3 | Percutaneous |
| 6 | Device | Z | No Device |
| 7 | Qualifier | Z | No Qualifier |
Convert to ICD-9-PCS
Closest ICD-9-PCS equivalents for 0PC33ZZ under the General Equivalence Mappings.
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Questions About 0PC33ZZ
Is 0PC33ZZ a billable code?
Yes. 0PC33ZZ is a complete seven-character ICD-10-PCS code, specific enough to report Extirpation of Matter from Cervical Vertebra, Percutaneous Approach on inpatient claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.
What do the characters in 0PC33ZZ mean?
0PC33ZZ breaks down character by character: the 1st character 0 is the Section (Medical and Surgical); the 2nd character P is the Body System (Upper Bones); the 3rd character C is the Operation (Extirpation); the 4th character 3 is the BodyPart (Cervical Vertebra); the 5th character 3 is the Approach (Percutaneous); the 6th character Z is the Device (No Device); the 7th character Z is the Qualifier (No Qualifier).
What MS-DRG does 0PC33ZZ group to?
On an inpatient stay, Extirpation of Matter from Cervical Vertebra, Percutaneous Approach maps to MS-DRGs 515, 516, 517, 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 0PC33ZZ?
Under the General Equivalence Mappings, Extirpation of Matter from Cervical Vertebra, Percutaneous Approach crosswalks to ICD-9-PCS 77.09. The mapping is approximate, so confirm it fits the documentation.
