0PP33JZRemoval of Synthetic Substitute from Cervical Vertebra, Percutaneous Approach
- Billable / Specific Code
0PP33JZ is a billable ICD-10-PCS procedure code for Removal of Synthetic Substitute 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 6 MS-DRGs. The root operation Removal involves taking out or off a device 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 | P | Removal |
| 4 | BodyPart | 3 | Cervical Vertebra |
| 5 | Approach | 3 | Percutaneous |
| 6 | Device | J | Synthetic Substitute |
| 7 | Qualifier | Z | No Qualifier |
Convert to ICD-9-PCS
Closest ICD-9-PCS equivalents for 0PP33JZ under the General Equivalence Mappings.
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Questions About 0PP33JZ
Is 0PP33JZ a billable code?
Yes. 0PP33JZ is a complete seven-character ICD-10-PCS code, specific enough to report Removal of Synthetic Substitute from Cervical Vertebra, Percutaneous Approach on inpatient claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.
What do the characters in 0PP33JZ mean?
0PP33JZ 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 P is the Operation (Removal); the 4th character 3 is the BodyPart (Cervical Vertebra); the 5th character 3 is the Approach (Percutaneous); the 6th character J is the Device (Synthetic Substitute); the 7th character Z is the Qualifier (No Qualifier).
What MS-DRG does 0PP33JZ group to?
On an inpatient stay, Removal of Synthetic Substitute from Cervical Vertebra, Percutaneous Approach maps to MS-DRGs 495, 496, 497, 907, 908, 909, with relative weights from 1.1517 to 3.8393. The MS-DRG sets the fixed Medicare payment for the stay.
What is the ICD-9-PCS equivalent of 0PP33JZ?
Under the General Equivalence Mappings, Removal of Synthetic Substitute from Cervical Vertebra, Percutaneous Approach crosswalks to ICD-9-PCS 78.69. The mapping is approximate, so confirm it fits the documentation.
