0PT00ZZResection of Sternum, Open Approach
- Billable / Specific Code
0PT00ZZ is a billable ICD-10-PCS procedure code for Resection of Sternum, Open Approach. It is valid on HIPAA claims for fiscal year 2026 (October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026) and groups to 15 MS-DRGs. The root operation Resection involves cutting out or off, without replacement, all 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 | T | Resection |
| 4 | BodyPart | 0 | Sternum |
| 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 0PT00ZZ under the General Equivalence Mappings.
Questions About 0PT00ZZ
Is 0PT00ZZ a billable code?
Yes. 0PT00ZZ is a complete seven-character ICD-10-PCS code, specific enough to report Resection of Sternum, Open Approach on inpatient claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.
What do the characters in 0PT00ZZ mean?
0PT00ZZ 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 T is the Operation (Resection); the 4th character 0 is the BodyPart (Sternum); 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 0PT00ZZ group to?
On an inpatient stay, Resection of Sternum, Open Approach maps to MS-DRGs 028, 029, 030, 163, 164, 165, 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 0PT00ZZ?
Under the General Equivalence Mappings, Resection of Sternum, Open Approach crosswalks to ICD-9-PCS 77.91. The mapping is approximate, so confirm it fits the documentation.
