0TPB0MZRemoval of Stimulator Lead from Bladder, Open Approach
- Billable / Specific Code
- Medicare Coverage Alert
0TPB0MZ is a billable ICD-10-PCS procedure code for Removal of Stimulator Lead from Bladder, Open Approach. 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 Removal involves taking out or off a device from 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 | P | Removal |
| 4 | BodyPart | B | Bladder |
| 5 | Approach | 0 | Open |
| 6 | Device | M | Stimulator Lead |
| 7 | Qualifier | Z | No Qualifier |
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Convert to ICD-9-PCS
Closest ICD-9-PCS equivalents for 0TPB0MZ under the General Equivalence Mappings.
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Questions About 0TPB0MZ
Is 0TPB0MZ a billable code?
Yes. 0TPB0MZ is a complete seven-character ICD-10-PCS code, specific enough to report Removal of Stimulator Lead from Bladder, Open Approach on inpatient claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.
What do the characters in 0TPB0MZ mean?
0TPB0MZ 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 P is the Operation (Removal); the 4th character B is the BodyPart (Bladder); the 5th character 0 is the Approach (Open); the 6th character M is the Device (Stimulator Lead); the 7th character Z is the Qualifier (No Qualifier).
What MS-DRG does 0TPB0MZ group to?
On an inpatient stay, Removal of Stimulator Lead from Bladder, Open Approach 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 0TPB0MZ covered by Medicare?
Review coverage carefully. The Medicare Code Editor applies a non-covered procedure codes edit to 0TPB0MZ, which can affect payment for Removal of Stimulator Lead from Bladder, Open Approach.
What is the ICD-9-PCS equivalent of 0TPB0MZ?
Under the General Equivalence Mappings, Removal of Stimulator Lead from Bladder, Open Approach crosswalks to ICD-9-PCS 57.98. The mapping is approximate, so confirm it fits the documentation.
