0TS70ZZReposition Left Ureter, Open Approach
- Billable / Specific Code
0TS70ZZ is a billable ICD-10-PCS procedure code for Reposition Left Ureter, Open Approach. 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 Reposition involves moving to its normal location, or other suitable location, all or a portion 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 | S | Reposition |
| 4 | BodyPart | 7 | Ureter, Left |
| 5 | Approach | 0 | Open |
| 6 | Device | Z | No Device |
| 7 | Qualifier | Z | No Qualifier |
Convert to ICD-9-PCS
Closest ICD-9-PCS equivalents for 0TS70ZZ under the General Equivalence Mappings.
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Questions About 0TS70ZZ
Is 0TS70ZZ a billable code?
Yes. 0TS70ZZ is a complete seven-character ICD-10-PCS code, specific enough to report Reposition Left Ureter, Open Approach on inpatient claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.
What do the characters in 0TS70ZZ mean?
0TS70ZZ 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 S is the Operation (Reposition); the 4th character 7 is the BodyPart (Ureter, Left); the 5th character 0 is the Approach (Open); the 6th character Z is the Device (No Device); the 7th character Z is the Qualifier (No Qualifier).
What MS-DRG does 0TS70ZZ group to?
On an inpatient stay, Reposition Left Ureter, Open Approach 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 0TS70ZZ?
Under the General Equivalence Mappings, Reposition Left Ureter, Open Approach crosswalks to ICD-9-PCS 56.85. The mapping is approximate, so confirm it fits the documentation.
