0ST60ZZResection of Coccygeal Joint, Open Approach
- Billable / Specific Code
0ST60ZZ is a billable ICD-10-PCS procedure code for Resection of Coccygeal Joint, Open Approach. It is valid on HIPAA claims for fiscal year 2027 (October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027) and groups to 9 MS-DRGs. The root operation Resection involves cutting out or off, without replacement, all of a body part. In AHRQ's Clinical Classifications Software (CCSR), this procedure falls under Joint tissue excision (excluding discectomy).
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 | S | Lower Joints |
| 3 | Operation | T | Resection |
| 4 | BodyPart | 6 | Coccygeal Joint |
| 5 | Approach | 0 | Open |
| 6 | Device | Z | No Device |
| 7 | Qualifier | Z | No Qualifier |
In the ICD-10-PCS Alphabetic Index
These FY 2027 ICD-10-PCS Alphabetic Index entries lead to this code:
To code resection of the coccygeal joint, open the FY 2027 ICD-10-PCS Alphabetic Index at Resection, then the subterms Joint, Coccygeal. The entry lists 0ST60ZZ directly as a complete, billable code.
Clinical Classification (CCSR)
AHRQ groups this procedure code into these clinical categories.
Convert to ICD-9-PCS
Closest ICD-9-PCS equivalents for this code under the General Equivalence Mappings.
Code History
Questions About 0ST60ZZ
Is 0ST60ZZ a billable code?
Yes. This is a complete seven-character ICD-10-PCS code, specific enough to report Resection of Coccygeal Joint, Open Approach on inpatient claims from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.
What is the ICD-10-PCS code for resection of the coccygeal joint?
The FY 2027 ICD-10-PCS Alphabetic Index entry Resection, Joint, Coccygeal is a direct entry for 0ST60ZZ, Resection of Coccygeal Joint, Open Approach, billable on inpatient claims from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.
What do the characters in 0ST60ZZ mean?
The code breaks down character by character: the 1st character 0 is the Section (Medical and Surgical); the 2nd character S is the Body System (Lower Joints); the 3rd character T is the Operation (Resection); the 4th character 6 is the BodyPart (Coccygeal Joint); 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 0ST60ZZ group to?
On an inpatient stay, Resection of Coccygeal Joint, Open Approach maps to MS-DRGs 515, 516, 517, 907, 908, 909, 957, 958, 959, with relative weights from 1.3810 to 7.5502. The MS-DRG sets the fixed Medicare payment for the stay.
What is the ICD-9-PCS equivalent of 0ST60ZZ?
Under the General Equivalence Mappings, Resection of Coccygeal Joint, Open Approach crosswalks to ICD-9-PCS 81.99 (Other operations on joint structures). The mapping is approximate, so confirm it fits the documentation.
