0QC04ZZExtirpation of Matter from Lumbar Vertebra, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach
- Billable / Specific Code
0QC04ZZ is a billable ICD-10-PCS procedure code for Extirpation of Matter from Lumbar Vertebra, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach. It is valid on HIPAA claims for fiscal year 2026 (October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026) and groups to 9 MS-DRGs. The root operation Extirpation involves taking or cutting out solid matter 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 | Q | Lower Bones |
| 3 | Operation | C | Extirpation |
| 4 | BodyPart | 0 | Lumbar Vertebra |
| 5 | Approach | 4 | Percutaneous Endoscopic |
| 6 | Device | Z | No Device |
| 7 | Qualifier | Z | No Qualifier |
Convert to ICD-9-PCS
Closest ICD-9-PCS equivalents for 0QC04ZZ under the General Equivalence Mappings.
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Questions About 0QC04ZZ
Is 0QC04ZZ a billable code?
Yes. 0QC04ZZ is a complete seven-character ICD-10-PCS code, specific enough to report Extirpation of Matter from Lumbar Vertebra, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach on inpatient claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.
What do the characters in 0QC04ZZ mean?
0QC04ZZ breaks down character by character: the 1st character 0 is the Section (Medical and Surgical); the 2nd character Q is the Body System (Lower Bones); the 3rd character C is the Operation (Extirpation); the 4th character 0 is the BodyPart (Lumbar Vertebra); the 5th character 4 is the Approach (Percutaneous Endoscopic); the 6th character Z is the Device (No Device); the 7th character Z is the Qualifier (No Qualifier).
What MS-DRG does 0QC04ZZ group to?
On an inpatient stay, Extirpation of Matter from Lumbar Vertebra, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach maps to MS-DRGs 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 0QC04ZZ?
Under the General Equivalence Mappings, Extirpation of Matter from Lumbar Vertebra, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach crosswalks to ICD-9-PCS 77.09. The mapping is approximate, so confirm it fits the documentation.
