0TH98MZInsertion of Stimulator Lead into Ureter, Via Natural or Artificial Opening Endoscopic
- Billable / Specific Code
0TH98MZ is a billable ICD-10-PCS procedure code for Insertion of Stimulator Lead into Ureter, Via Natural or Artificial Opening Endoscopic. 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 | 8 | Via Natural or Artificial Opening Endoscopic |
| 6 | Device | M | Stimulator Lead |
| 7 | Qualifier | Z | No Qualifier |
Convert to ICD-9-PCS
Closest ICD-9-PCS equivalents for 0TH98MZ under the General Equivalence Mappings.
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Questions About 0TH98MZ
Is 0TH98MZ a billable code?
Yes. 0TH98MZ is a complete seven-character ICD-10-PCS code, specific enough to report Insertion of Stimulator Lead into Ureter, Via Natural or Artificial Opening Endoscopic on inpatient claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.
What do the characters in 0TH98MZ mean?
0TH98MZ 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 8 is the Approach (Via Natural or Artificial Opening Endoscopic); the 6th character M is the Device (Stimulator Lead); the 7th character Z is the Qualifier (No Qualifier).
What MS-DRG does 0TH98MZ group to?
On an inpatient stay, Insertion of Stimulator Lead into Ureter, Via Natural or Artificial Opening Endoscopic 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.
What is the ICD-9-PCS equivalent of 0TH98MZ?
Under the General Equivalence Mappings, Insertion of Stimulator Lead into Ureter, Via Natural or Artificial Opening Endoscopic crosswalks to ICD-9-PCS 56.92. The mapping is approximate, so confirm it fits the documentation.
