ICD-10-PCS Procedure Code 0U944ZZ
Drainage of Uterine Supporting Structure, Perc Endo Approach
ICD-10-PCS Procedure Code 0U944ZZ
ICD-10-PCS: 0U944ZZ
Short Description: Drainage of Uterine Supporting Structure, Perc Endo Approach
Long Description: Drainage of Uterine Supporting Structure, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach
This is the 2018 version of the ICD-10-PCS procedure code 0U944ZZ
Valid for Submission
The code 0U944ZZ is a billable procedure code.
Replaced Code
Deleted Code
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) and the National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS) published an update to the ICD-10-PCS procedure codes which became effective October 1, 2018. This code was replaced for the FY 2019 (October 1, 2018-September 30, 2019).
This code was replaced in the 2019 ICD-10-PCS code set with the code(s) listed below.
Short Description: Drainage of Uterine Supporting Structure, Perc Endo Approach
Long Description: Drainage of Uterine Supporting Structure, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach
This is the 2018 version of the ICD-10-PCS procedure code 0U944ZZ
Valid for Submission
The code 0U944ZZ is a billable procedure code.
Replaced Code
Deleted CodeThe Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) and the National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS) published an update to the ICD-10-PCS procedure codes which became effective October 1, 2018. This code was replaced for the FY 2019 (October 1, 2018-September 30, 2019).
This code was replaced in the 2019 ICD-10-PCS code set with the code(s) listed below.
- 0U948ZZ - Drainage of Uterine Supporting Structure, Endo
ICD-10-PCS Table
| Section | 0 - Medical and Surgical | ||
| Body System | 0U - Female Reproductive System | ||
| Operation | 0U9 - Drainage | ||
| Body Part | Approach | Device | Qualifier |
| 4 - Uterine Supporting Structure | 4 - Percutaneous Endoscopic | Z - No Device | Z - No Qualifier |
ICD-10-PCS Definitions
| Operation | Drainage Definition: 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 |
| Body Part | Uterine Supporting Structure Includes: Broad ligament Infundibulopelvic ligament Ovarian ligament Round ligament of uterus |
| Approach | Percutaneous Endoscopic Definition: 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 |
Code Edits
The following code edits are applicable to this code 0U944ZZ:
Procedures for females only - this code is intended for procedures for females only.