0T963ZZDrainage of Right Ureter, Percutaneous Approach
- Billable / Specific Code
0T963ZZ is a billable ICD-10-PCS procedure code for Drainage of Right Ureter, Percutaneous Approach. It is valid on HIPAA claims for fiscal year 2026 (October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026). The root operation Drainage involves taking or letting out fluids and/or gases from a body part. In AHRQ's Clinical Classifications Software (CCSR), this procedure falls under Nephrostomy and ureterostomy procedures (including stents).
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 | 9 | Drainage |
| 4 | BodyPart | 6 | Ureter, Right |
| 5 | Approach | 3 | Percutaneous |
| 6 | Device | Z | No Device |
| 7 | Qualifier | Z | No Qualifier |
Clinical Classification (CCSR)
AHRQ groups 0T963ZZ into these clinical categories.
Convert to ICD-9-PCS
Closest ICD-9-PCS equivalents for 0T963ZZ under the General Equivalence Mappings.
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Questions About 0T963ZZ
Is 0T963ZZ a billable code?
Yes. 0T963ZZ is a complete seven-character ICD-10-PCS code, specific enough to report Drainage of Right Ureter, Percutaneous Approach on inpatient claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.
What do the characters in 0T963ZZ mean?
0T963ZZ 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 9 is the Operation (Drainage); the 4th character 6 is the BodyPart (Ureter, Right); the 5th character 3 is the Approach (Percutaneous); 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 0T963ZZ?
Under the General Equivalence Mappings, Drainage of Right Ureter, Percutaneous Approach crosswalks to ICD-9-PCS 59.8. The mapping is approximate, so confirm it fits the documentation.
