0TPB8MZRemoval of Stimulator Lead from Bladder, Via Natural or Artificial Opening Endoscopic
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0TPB8MZ is a billable ICD-10-PCS procedure code for Removal of Stimulator Lead from Bladder, Via Natural or Artificial Opening Endoscopic. It is valid on HIPAA claims for fiscal year 2027 (October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027) 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. In AHRQ's Clinical Classifications Software (CCSR), this procedure falls under Urinary system procedures, NEC.
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 | 8 | Via Natural or Artificial Opening Endoscopic |
| 6 | Device | M | Stimulator Lead |
| 7 | Qualifier | Z | No Qualifier |
In the ICD-10-PCS Alphabetic Index
These FY 2027 ICD-10-PCS Alphabetic Index entries lead to this code:
Medicare Code Edits
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Clinical Classification (CCSR)
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Convert to ICD-9-PCS
Closest ICD-9-PCS equivalents for this code under the General Equivalence Mappings.
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Questions About 0TPB8MZ
Is 0TPB8MZ a billable code?
Yes. This is a complete seven-character ICD-10-PCS code, specific enough to report Removal of Stimulator Lead from Bladder, Via Natural or Artificial Opening Endoscopic on inpatient claims from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.
What do the characters in 0TPB8MZ mean?
The code 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 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 0TPB8MZ group to?
On an inpatient stay, Removal of Stimulator Lead from Bladder, Via Natural or Artificial Opening Endoscopic maps to MS-DRGs 662, 663, 664, with relative weights from 1.0448 to 3.0488. The MS-DRG sets the fixed Medicare payment for the stay.
Is 0TPB8MZ covered by Medicare?
Review coverage carefully. The Medicare Code Editor applies a non-covered procedure codes edit to this code, which can affect payment for Removal of Stimulator Lead from Bladder, Via Natural or Artificial Opening Endoscopic.
What is the ICD-9-PCS equivalent of 0TPB8MZ?
Under the General Equivalence Mappings, Removal of Stimulator Lead from Bladder, Via Natural or Artificial Opening Endoscopic crosswalks to ICD-9-PCS 57.98 (Removal of electronic bladder stimulator). The mapping is approximate, so confirm it fits the documentation.
