0TC17ZZExtirpation of Matter from Left Kidney, Via Natural or Artificial Opening
- Billable / Specific Code
0TC17ZZ is a billable ICD-10-PCS procedure code for Extirpation of Matter from Left Kidney, Via Natural or Artificial Opening. 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 | T | Urinary System |
| 3 | Operation | C | Extirpation |
| 4 | BodyPart | 1 | Kidney, Left |
| 5 | Approach | 7 | Via Natural or Artificial Opening |
| 6 | Device | Z | No Device |
| 7 | Qualifier | Z | No Qualifier |
Convert to ICD-9-PCS
Closest ICD-9-PCS equivalents for 0TC17ZZ under the General Equivalence Mappings.
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Questions About 0TC17ZZ
Is 0TC17ZZ a billable code?
Yes. 0TC17ZZ is a complete seven-character ICD-10-PCS code, specific enough to report Extirpation of Matter from Left Kidney, Via Natural or Artificial Opening on inpatient claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.
What do the characters in 0TC17ZZ mean?
0TC17ZZ 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 C is the Operation (Extirpation); the 4th character 1 is the BodyPart (Kidney, Left); the 5th character 7 is the Approach (Via Natural or Artificial Opening); the 6th character Z is the Device (No Device); the 7th character Z is the Qualifier (No Qualifier).
What MS-DRG does 0TC17ZZ group to?
On an inpatient stay, Extirpation of Matter from Left Kidney, Via Natural or Artificial Opening maps to MS-DRGs 656, 657, 658, 659, 660, 661, 907, 908, 909, with relative weights from 1.0354 to 3.8393. The MS-DRG sets the fixed Medicare payment for the stay.
What is the ICD-9-PCS equivalent of 0TC17ZZ?
Under the General Equivalence Mappings, Extirpation of Matter from Left Kidney, Via Natural or Artificial Opening crosswalks to ICD-9-PCS 55.01. The mapping is approximate, so confirm it fits the documentation.
