0UC48ZZExtirpation of Matter from Uterine Supporting Structure, Via Natural or Artificial Opening Endoscopic
- Billable / Specific Code
0UC48ZZ is a billable ICD-10-PCS procedure code for Extirpation of Matter from Uterine Supporting Structure, Via Natural or Artificial Opening Endoscopic. It is valid on HIPAA claims for fiscal year 2026 (October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026) and groups to MS-DRG 748. The root operation Extirpation involves taking or cutting out solid matter 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 | C | Extirpation |
| 4 | BodyPart | 4 | Uterine Supporting Structure |
| 5 | Approach | 8 | Via Natural or Artificial Opening Endoscopic |
| 6 | Device | Z | No Device |
| 7 | Qualifier | Z | No Qualifier |
Clinical Classification (CCSR)
AHRQ groups 0UC48ZZ into these clinical categories.
Convert to ICD-9-PCS
Closest ICD-9-PCS equivalents for 0UC48ZZ under the General Equivalence Mappings.
Code History
- 0UC44ZZ — Extirpate matter from Uterine Support Struct, Perc Endo
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Questions About 0UC48ZZ
Is 0UC48ZZ a billable code?
Yes. 0UC48ZZ is a complete seven-character ICD-10-PCS code, specific enough to report Extirpation of Matter from Uterine Supporting Structure, Via Natural or Artificial Opening Endoscopic on inpatient claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.
What do the characters in 0UC48ZZ mean?
0UC48ZZ 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 C is the Operation (Extirpation); the 4th character 4 is the BodyPart (Uterine Supporting Structure); the 5th character 8 is the Approach (Via Natural or Artificial Opening Endoscopic); the 6th character Z is the Device (No Device); the 7th character Z is the Qualifier (No Qualifier).
What MS-DRG does 0UC48ZZ group to?
On an inpatient stay, Extirpation of Matter from Uterine Supporting Structure, Via Natural or Artificial Opening Endoscopic maps to MS-DRG 748 (female Reproductive System Reconstructive Procedures). The MS-DRG sets the fixed Medicare payment for the stay.
What is the ICD-9-PCS equivalent of 0UC48ZZ?
Under the General Equivalence Mappings, Extirpation of Matter from Uterine Supporting Structure, Via Natural or Artificial Opening Endoscopic crosswalks to ICD-9-PCS 69.98. The mapping is approximate, so confirm it fits the documentation.
