0U5MXZZDestruction of Vulva, External Approach
- Billable / Specific Code
0U5MXZZ is a billable ICD-10-PCS procedure code for Destruction of Vulva, External Approach. It is valid on HIPAA claims for fiscal year 2026 (October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026) and groups to 5 MS-DRGs. The root operation Destruction involves physical eradication of all or a portion of a body part by the direct use of energy, force, or a destructive agent.
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 | U | Female Reproductive System |
| 3 | Operation | 5 | Destruction |
| 4 | BodyPart | M | Vulva |
| 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 0U5MXZZ under the General Equivalence Mappings.
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Questions About 0U5MXZZ
Is 0U5MXZZ a billable code?
Yes. 0U5MXZZ is a complete seven-character ICD-10-PCS code, specific enough to report Destruction of Vulva, External Approach on inpatient claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.
What do the characters in 0U5MXZZ mean?
0U5MXZZ breaks down character by character: the 1st character 0 is the Section (Medical and Surgical); the 2nd character U is the Body System (Female Reproductive System); the 3rd character 5 is the Operation (Destruction); the 4th character M is the BodyPart (Vulva); 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 0U5MXZZ group to?
On an inpatient stay, Destruction of Vulva, External Approach maps to MS-DRGs 579, 580, 581, 746, 747, with relative weights from 0.8395 to 3.2385. The MS-DRG sets the fixed Medicare payment for the stay.
What is the ICD-9-PCS equivalent of 0U5MXZZ?
Under the General Equivalence Mappings, Destruction of Vulva, External Approach crosswalks to ICD-9-PCS 71.3. The mapping is approximate, so confirm it fits the documentation.
