2025 ICD-10-CM Procedure Code 0U944ZZ

Drainage of Uterine Supporting Structure, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach

ICD-10-PCS Code:: 0U944ZZ
ICD-10-PCS Code for:: Drainage of Uterine Supporting Structure, Perc Endo Approac
Is Billable?: Yes - Valid for Submission
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0U944ZZ is a billable procedure code used to specify the performance of drainage of uterine supporting structure, percutaneous endoscopic approach. The code is valid for the year 2025 for the submission of HIPAA-covered transactions. The procedure code involves taking or letting out fluids and/or gases from a body part. Procedure code explanation: the qualifier diagnostic is used to identify drainage procedures that are biopsies thoracentesis, incision and drainage

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Replaced Code
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0U944ZZ PCS Table

In an PCS table each code is represented by up seven alphanumeric characters, with each character in the table respresenting different aspects of the procedure. In the table provided below, each row represents an individual character and includes information about the character's position, designation, label, and procedure notes. For this PCS table the procedure code is in the medical and surgical section and is part of the female reproductive system body system, classified under drainage operation. The applicable bodypart for this procedure code is uterine supporting structure.

Position	Designation	Character	Label	Procedures Notes
1	Section	0	Medical and Surgical
2	Body System	U	Female Reproductive System
3	Operation	9	Drainage	Involves: Taking or letting out fluids and/or gases from a body part Explanation: The qualifier DIAGNOSTIC is used to identify drainage procedures that are biopsies Includes: Thoracentesis, incision and drainage
4	BodyPart	4	Uterine Supporting Structure	Includes: Broad ligament Infundibulopelvic ligament Ovarian ligament Round ligament of uterus
5	Approach	4	Percutaneous Endoscopic	Involves: Entry, by puncture or minor incision, of instrumentation through the skin or mucous membrane and any other body layers necessary to reach and visualize the site of the procedure
6	Device	Z	No Device	Explanation: The value Z is used for the sixth character to indicate that a specific device does not apply to the procedure.
7	Qualifier	Z	No Qualifier	Explanation: The value Z is used for the seventh character to indicate that a specific qualifier does not apply to the procedure.

Replaced Code

0U944ZZ was replaced in the 2025 ICD-10-PCS code set with the code(s):

0U948ZZ - Drainage of Uterine Supporting Structure, Endo
0U948ZZ - Drainage of Uterine Supporting Structure, Endo
0U948ZZ - Drainage of Uterine Supporting Structure, Endo
0U948ZZ - Drainage of Uterine Supporting Structure, Endo
0U948ZZ - Drainage of Uterine Supporting Structure, Endo
0U948ZZ - Drainage of Uterine Supporting Structure, Endo

Clinical Classification

Female reproductive system procedures, NEC

CCSR Code: FRS015

Clinical Domain: Female Reproductive System Procedures FRS contains 15 categories that include procedures performed on the female reproduction system, such as fallopian tube ligation and excision, salpingectomy, hysterectomy, and oophorectomy.

Convert to ICD-9-PCS

Below are the ICD-9=PCS code(s) that most closely match this ICD-10-PCS code, based on the General Equivalence Mappings (GEMs). This ICD-10-PCS to ICD-9-PCS crosswalk tool is helpful for coders who need to reference legacy diagnosis codes for audits, historical claims, or approximate code comparisons.

ICD-9-PCS Code

Code: 6998

Approximate Flag: This is an approximate match. The ICD-9-PCS code reflects a close but not exact equivalent of the ICD-10-PCS procedure.

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What is ICD-10-PCS?

The ICD-10 Procedure Coding System (ICD-10-PCS) is a catalog of procedural codes used by medical professionals for hospital inpatient healthcare settings. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) maintain the catalog in the U.S. releasing yearly updates. The 2025 ICD-10-PCS codes are to be used for discharges occurring from October 1, 2024 through September 30, 2025.

Each ICD-10-PCS code has a structure of seven alphanumeric characters and contains no decimals. The first character defines the major "section". Depending on the "section" the second through seventh characters mean different things.