0THB7MZInsertion of Stimulator Lead into Bladder, Via Natural or Artificial Opening
- Billable / Specific Code
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0THB7MZ is a billable ICD-10-PCS procedure code for Insertion of Stimulator Lead into Bladder, 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 MS-DRGs 662, 663, 664. 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. Medicare may not cover this procedure; review the non-covered procedure codes edit.
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 | B | Bladder |
| 5 | Approach | 7 | Via Natural or Artificial Opening |
| 6 | Device | M | Stimulator Lead |
| 7 | Qualifier | Z | No Qualifier |
Medicare Code Edits
Medicare Code Editor checks that affect claim validity for 0THB7MZ.
Convert to ICD-9-PCS
Closest ICD-9-PCS equivalents for 0THB7MZ under the General Equivalence Mappings.
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Questions About 0THB7MZ
Is 0THB7MZ a billable code?
Yes. 0THB7MZ is a complete seven-character ICD-10-PCS code, specific enough to report Insertion of Stimulator Lead into Bladder, Via Natural or Artificial Opening on inpatient claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.
What do the characters in 0THB7MZ mean?
0THB7MZ 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 B is the BodyPart (Bladder); the 5th character 7 is the Approach (Via Natural or Artificial Opening); the 6th character M is the Device (Stimulator Lead); the 7th character Z is the Qualifier (No Qualifier).
What MS-DRG does 0THB7MZ group to?
On an inpatient stay, Insertion of Stimulator Lead into Bladder, Via Natural or Artificial Opening maps to MS-DRGs 662, 663, 664, with relative weights from 1.0469 to 3.0615. The MS-DRG sets the fixed Medicare payment for the stay.
Is 0THB7MZ covered by Medicare?
Review coverage carefully. The Medicare Code Editor applies a non-covered procedure codes edit to 0THB7MZ, which can affect payment for Insertion of Stimulator Lead into Bladder, Via Natural or Artificial Opening.
What is the ICD-9-PCS equivalent of 0THB7MZ?
Under the General Equivalence Mappings, Insertion of Stimulator Lead into Bladder, Via Natural or Artificial Opening crosswalks to ICD-9-PCS 57.96. The mapping is approximate, so confirm it fits the documentation.
