0TCDXZZExtirpation of Matter from Urethra, External Approach
- Billable / Specific Code
0TCDXZZ is a billable ICD-10-PCS procedure code for Extirpation of Matter from Urethra, External Approach. It is valid on HIPAA claims for fiscal year 2026 (October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026). 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 | 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 0TCDXZZ under the General Equivalence Mappings.
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Questions About 0TCDXZZ
Is 0TCDXZZ a billable code?
Yes. 0TCDXZZ is a complete seven-character ICD-10-PCS code, specific enough to report Extirpation of Matter from Urethra, External Approach on inpatient claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.
What do the characters in 0TCDXZZ mean?
0TCDXZZ 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 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 0TCDXZZ?
Under the General Equivalence Mappings, Extirpation of Matter from Urethra, External Approach crosswalks to ICD-9-PCS 98.19. The mapping is approximate, so confirm it fits the documentation.
