0PHY0MZInsertion of Bone Growth Stimulator into Upper Bone, Open Approach
- Billable / Specific Code
0PHY0MZ is a billable ICD-10-PCS procedure code for Insertion of Bone Growth Stimulator into Upper Bone, Open 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 Insertion involves putting in a nonbiological appliance that monitors, assists, performs, or prevents a physiological function but does not physically take the place 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 | P | Upper Bones |
| 3 | Operation | H | Insertion |
| 4 | BodyPart | Y | Upper Bone |
| 5 | Approach | 0 | Open |
| 6 | Device | M | Bone Growth Stimulator |
| 7 | Qualifier | Z | No Qualifier |
Convert to ICD-9-PCS
Closest ICD-9-PCS equivalents for 0PHY0MZ under the General Equivalence Mappings.
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Questions About 0PHY0MZ
Is 0PHY0MZ a billable code?
Yes. 0PHY0MZ is a complete seven-character ICD-10-PCS code, specific enough to report Insertion of Bone Growth Stimulator into Upper Bone, Open Approach on inpatient claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.
What do the characters in 0PHY0MZ mean?
0PHY0MZ 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 H is the Operation (Insertion); the 4th character Y is the BodyPart (Upper Bone); the 5th character 0 is the Approach (Open); the 6th character M is the Device (Bone Growth Stimulator); the 7th character Z is the Qualifier (No Qualifier).
What MS-DRG does 0PHY0MZ group to?
On an inpatient stay, Insertion of Bone Growth Stimulator into Upper Bone, Open Approach maps to MS-DRGs 166, 167, 168, 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 0PHY0MZ?
Under the General Equivalence Mappings, Insertion of Bone Growth Stimulator into Upper Bone, Open Approach crosswalks to ICD-9-PCS 78.91, 78.92, and 78.93. The mapping is approximate, so confirm it fits the documentation.
