0TH901ZInsertion of Radioactive Element into Ureter, Open Approach
- Billable / Specific Code
0TH901Z is a billable ICD-10-PCS procedure code for Insertion of Radioactive Element into Ureter, Open Approach. It is valid on HIPAA claims for fiscal year 2026 (October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026) and groups to 6 MS-DRGs. The root operation Insertion involves putting in a nonbiological appliance that monitors, assists, performs, or prevents a physiological function but does not physically take the place of 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 | H | Insertion |
| 4 | BodyPart | 9 | Ureter |
| 5 | Approach | 0 | Open |
| 6 | Device | 1 | Radioactive Element |
| 7 | Qualifier | Z | No Qualifier |
Code History
- 0TH90YZ — Insertion of Other Device into Ureter, Open Approach
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Questions About 0TH901Z
Is 0TH901Z a billable code?
Yes. 0TH901Z is a complete seven-character ICD-10-PCS code, specific enough to report Insertion of Radioactive Element into Ureter, Open Approach on inpatient claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.
What do the characters in 0TH901Z mean?
0TH901Z 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 H is the Operation (Insertion); the 4th character 9 is the BodyPart (Ureter); the 5th character 0 is the Approach (Open); the 6th character 1 is the Device (Radioactive Element); the 7th character Z is the Qualifier (No Qualifier).
What MS-DRG does 0TH901Z group to?
On an inpatient stay, Insertion of Radioactive Element into Ureter, Open Approach maps to MS-DRGs 656, 657, 658, 659, 660, 661, with relative weights from 1.0354 to 3.1838. The MS-DRG sets the fixed Medicare payment for the stay.
