0U940ZXDrainage of Uterine Supporting Structure, Open Approach, Diagnostic
- Billable / Specific Code
0U940ZX is a billable ICD-10-PCS procedure code for Drainage of Uterine Supporting Structure, Open Approach, Diagnostic. It is valid on HIPAA claims for fiscal year 2027 (October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027) and groups to 5 MS-DRGs. The root operation Drainage involves taking or letting out fluids and/or gases from a body part. In AHRQ's Clinical Classifications Software (CCSR), this procedure falls under Female reproductive 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 | U | Female Reproductive System |
| 3 | Operation | 9 | Drainage |
| 4 | BodyPart | 4 | Uterine Supporting Structure |
| 5 | Approach | 0 | Open |
| 6 | Device | Z | No Device |
| 7 | Qualifier | X | Diagnostic |
In the ICD-10-PCS Alphabetic Index
These FY 2027 ICD-10-PCS Alphabetic Index entries lead to this code:
To code drainage of the uterine supporting structure, open the FY 2027 ICD-10-PCS Alphabetic Index at Drainage, then the subterm Uterine Supporting Structure. The index leads to table 0U9, where the approach, device and qualifier values shown in the breakdown above complete the seven-character code 0U940ZX.
Clinical Classification (CCSR)
AHRQ groups this procedure code into these clinical categories.
Convert to ICD-9-PCS
Closest ICD-9-PCS equivalents for this code under the General Equivalence Mappings.
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Questions About 0U940ZX
Is 0U940ZX a billable code?
Yes. This is a complete seven-character ICD-10-PCS code, specific enough to report Drainage of Uterine Supporting Structure, Open Approach, Diagnostic on inpatient claims from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.
What do the characters in 0U940ZX mean?
The code 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 9 is the Operation (Drainage); the 4th character 4 is the BodyPart (Uterine Supporting Structure); the 5th character 0 is the Approach (Open); the 6th character Z is the Device (No Device); the 7th character X is the Qualifier (Diagnostic).
What MS-DRG does 0U940ZX group to?
On an inpatient stay, Drainage of Uterine Supporting Structure, Open Approach, Diagnostic maps to MS-DRGs 731, 732, 733, 742, 743, with relative weights from 1.2969 to 3.5462. The MS-DRG sets the fixed Medicare payment for the stay.
What is the ICD-9-PCS equivalent of 0U940ZX?
Under the General Equivalence Mappings, Drainage of Uterine Supporting Structure, Open Approach, Diagnostic crosswalks to ICD-9-PCS 68.14 (Open biopsy of uterine ligaments). The mapping is approximate, so confirm it fits the documentation.
