0TNDXZZRelease Urethra, External Approach
- Billable / Specific Code
0TNDXZZ is a billable ICD-10-PCS procedure code for Release Urethra, External Approach. It is valid on HIPAA claims for fiscal year 2026 (October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026) and groups to 12 MS-DRGs. The root operation Release involves freeing a body part from an abnormal physical constraint by cutting or by the use of force.
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 | N | Release |
| 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 0TNDXZZ under the General Equivalence Mappings.
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Questions About 0TNDXZZ
Is 0TNDXZZ a billable code?
Yes. 0TNDXZZ is a complete seven-character ICD-10-PCS code, specific enough to report Release Urethra, External Approach on inpatient claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.
What do the characters in 0TNDXZZ mean?
0TNDXZZ 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 N is the Operation (Release); 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 MS-DRG does 0TNDXZZ group to?
On an inpatient stay, Release Urethra, External Approach maps to MS-DRGs 671, 672, 709, 710, 749, 750, 907, 908, 909, 957, 958, 959, with relative weights from 1.0795 to 7.6199. The MS-DRG sets the fixed Medicare payment for the stay.
What is the ICD-9-PCS equivalent of 0TNDXZZ?
Under the General Equivalence Mappings, Release Urethra, External Approach crosswalks to ICD-9-PCS 58.5. The mapping is approximate, so confirm it fits the documentation.
