0T5DXZZDestruction of Urethra, External Approach
- Billable / Specific Code
0T5DXZZ is a billable ICD-10-PCS procedure code for Destruction of Urethra, External Approach. It is valid on HIPAA claims for fiscal year 2026 (October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026). The root operation Destruction involves physical eradication of all or a portion of a body part by the direct use of energy, force, or a destructive agent.
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 | T | Urinary System |
| 3 | Operation | 5 | Destruction |
| 4 | BodyPart | D | Urethra |
| 5 | Approach | X | External |
| 6 | Device | Z | No Device |
| 7 | Qualifier | Z | No Qualifier |
Convert to ICD-9-PCS
Closest ICD-9-PCS equivalents for 0T5DXZZ under the General Equivalence Mappings.
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Questions About 0T5DXZZ
Is 0T5DXZZ a billable code?
Yes. 0T5DXZZ is a complete seven-character ICD-10-PCS code, specific enough to report Destruction of Urethra, External Approach on inpatient claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.
What do the characters in 0T5DXZZ mean?
0T5DXZZ breaks down character by character: the 1st character 0 is the Section (Medical and Surgical); the 2nd character T is the Body System (Urinary System); the 3rd character 5 is the Operation (Destruction); the 4th character D is the BodyPart (Urethra); the 5th character X is the Approach (External); the 6th character Z is the Device (No Device); the 7th character Z is the Qualifier (No Qualifier).
What is the ICD-9-PCS equivalent of 0T5DXZZ?
Under the General Equivalence Mappings, Destruction of Urethra, External Approach crosswalks to ICD-9-PCS 58.39. The mapping is approximate, so confirm it fits the documentation.
