0T9B70ZDrainage of Bladder with Drainage Device, Via Natural or Artificial Opening
- Billable / Specific Code
0T9B70Z is a billable ICD-10-PCS procedure code for Drainage of Bladder with Drainage Device, Via Natural or Artificial Opening. It is valid on HIPAA claims for fiscal year 2027 (October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027). 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 Bladder catheterization and drainage.
Code Identity
PCS Table Breakdown
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| Position | Designation | Value | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Section | 0 | Medical and Surgical |
| 2 | Body System | T | Urinary System |
| 3 | Operation | 9 | Drainage |
| 4 | BodyPart | B | Bladder |
| 5 | Approach | 7 | Via Natural or Artificial Opening |
| 6 | Device | 0 | Drainage 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 urethral catheterization of the indwelling, open the FY 2027 ICD-10-PCS Alphabetic Index at Urethral catheterization, then the subterm indwelling. The entry lists 0T9B70Z 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.
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Questions About 0T9B70Z
Is 0T9B70Z a billable code?
Yes. This is a complete seven-character ICD-10-PCS code, specific enough to report Drainage of Bladder with Drainage Device, Via Natural or Artificial Opening on inpatient claims from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.
What is the ICD-10-PCS code for urethral catheterization of the indwelling?
The FY 2027 ICD-10-PCS Alphabetic Index entry Urethral catheterization, indwelling is a direct entry for 0T9B70Z, Drainage of Bladder with Drainage Device, Via Natural or Artificial Opening, billable on inpatient claims from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.
What do the characters in 0T9B70Z mean?
The code 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 B is the BodyPart (Bladder); the 5th character 7 is the Approach (Via Natural or Artificial Opening); the 6th character 0 is the Device (Drainage Device); the 7th character Z is the Qualifier (No Qualifier).
What is the ICD-9-PCS equivalent of 0T9B70Z?
Under the General Equivalence Mappings, Drainage of Bladder with Drainage Device, Via Natural or Artificial Opening crosswalks to ICD-9-PCS 57.94 (Insertion of indwelling urinary catheter). The mapping is approximate, so confirm it fits the documentation.
