0UN44ZZRelease Uterine Supporting Structure, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach
- Billable / Specific Code
0UN44ZZ is a billable ICD-10-PCS procedure code for Release Uterine Supporting Structure, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach. It is valid on HIPAA claims for fiscal year 2026 (October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026) and groups to 6 MS-DRGs. The root operation Release involves freeing a body part from an abnormal physical constraint by cutting or by the use of force.
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 | N | Release |
| 4 | BodyPart | 4 | Uterine Supporting Structure |
| 5 | Approach | 4 | Percutaneous Endoscopic |
| 6 | Device | Z | No Device |
| 7 | Qualifier | Z | No Qualifier |
Convert to ICD-9-PCS
Closest ICD-9-PCS equivalents for 0UN44ZZ under the General Equivalence Mappings.
Code History
- 0UN48ZZ — Release Uterine Supporting Structure, Endo
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Questions About 0UN44ZZ
Is 0UN44ZZ a billable code?
Yes. 0UN44ZZ is a complete seven-character ICD-10-PCS code, specific enough to report Release Uterine Supporting Structure, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach on inpatient claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.
What do the characters in 0UN44ZZ mean?
0UN44ZZ 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 N is the Operation (Release); the 4th character 4 is the BodyPart (Uterine Supporting Structure); the 5th character 4 is the Approach (Percutaneous Endoscopic); the 6th character Z is the Device (No Device); the 7th character Z is the Qualifier (No Qualifier).
What MS-DRG does 0UN44ZZ group to?
On an inpatient stay, Release Uterine Supporting Structure, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach maps to MS-DRGs 907, 908, 909, 957, 958, 959, with relative weights from 1.3127 to 7.6199. The MS-DRG sets the fixed Medicare payment for the stay.
What is the ICD-9-PCS equivalent of 0UN44ZZ?
Under the General Equivalence Mappings, Release Uterine Supporting Structure, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach crosswalks to ICD-9-PCS 69.29. The mapping is approximate, so confirm it fits the documentation.
