0PNM0ZZRelease Right Carpal, Open Approach
- Billable / Specific Code
0PNM0ZZ is a billable ICD-10-PCS procedure code for Release Right Carpal, Open Approach. It is valid on HIPAA claims for fiscal year 2026 (October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026) and groups to 5 MS-DRGs. The root operation Release involves freeing a body part from an abnormal physical constraint by cutting or by the use of force.
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 | N | Release |
| 4 | BodyPart | M | Carpal, Right |
| 5 | Approach | 0 | Open |
| 6 | Device | Z | No Device |
| 7 | Qualifier | Z | No Qualifier |
Convert to ICD-9-PCS
Closest ICD-9-PCS equivalents for 0PNM0ZZ under the General Equivalence Mappings.
Similar Procedure Codes
Questions About 0PNM0ZZ
Is 0PNM0ZZ a billable code?
Yes. 0PNM0ZZ is a complete seven-character ICD-10-PCS code, specific enough to report Release Right Carpal, Open Approach on inpatient claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.
What do the characters in 0PNM0ZZ mean?
0PNM0ZZ 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 N is the Operation (Release); the 4th character M is the BodyPart (Carpal, Right); 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 0PNM0ZZ group to?
On an inpatient stay, Release Right Carpal, Open Approach maps to MS-DRGs 513, 514, 957, 958, 959, with relative weights from 1.0223 to 7.6199. The MS-DRG sets the fixed Medicare payment for the stay.
What is the ICD-9-PCS equivalent of 0PNM0ZZ?
Under the General Equivalence Mappings, Release Right Carpal, Open Approach crosswalks to ICD-9-PCS 78.44. The mapping is approximate, so confirm it fits the documentation.
