0PPY0MZRemoval of Bone Growth Stimulator from Upper Bone, Open Approach
- Billable / Specific Code
0PPY0MZ is a billable ICD-10-PCS procedure code for Removal of Bone Growth Stimulator from Upper Bone, Open 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 | 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 0PPY0MZ under the General Equivalence Mappings.
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Questions About 0PPY0MZ
Is 0PPY0MZ a billable code?
Yes. 0PPY0MZ is a complete seven-character ICD-10-PCS code, specific enough to report Removal of Bone Growth Stimulator from Upper Bone, Open Approach on inpatient claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.
What do the characters in 0PPY0MZ mean?
0PPY0MZ 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 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 0PPY0MZ group to?
On an inpatient stay, Removal of Bone Growth Stimulator from Upper Bone, Open 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 0PPY0MZ?
Under the General Equivalence Mappings, Removal of Bone Growth Stimulator from Upper Bone, Open Approach crosswalks to ICD-9-PCS 78.69. The mapping is approximate, so confirm it fits the documentation.
