0UNC0ZZRelease Cervix, Open Approach
- Billable / Specific Code
0UNC0ZZ is a billable ICD-10-PCS procedure code for Release Cervix, Open Approach. It is valid on HIPAA claims for fiscal year 2026 (October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026) and groups to MS-DRGs 749, 750. 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 | C | Cervix |
| 5 | Approach | 0 | Open |
| 6 | Device | Z | No Device |
| 7 | Qualifier | Z | No Qualifier |
Convert to ICD-9-PCS
Closest ICD-9-PCS equivalents for 0UNC0ZZ under the General Equivalence Mappings.
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Questions About 0UNC0ZZ
Is 0UNC0ZZ a billable code?
Yes. 0UNC0ZZ is a complete seven-character ICD-10-PCS code, specific enough to report Release Cervix, Open Approach on inpatient claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.
What do the characters in 0UNC0ZZ mean?
0UNC0ZZ 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 C is the BodyPart (Cervix); the 5th character 0 is the Approach (Open); the 6th character Z is the Device (No Device); the 7th character Z is the Qualifier (No Qualifier).
What MS-DRG does 0UNC0ZZ group to?
On an inpatient stay, Release Cervix, Open Approach maps to MS-DRGs 749, 750, with relative weights from 1.4758 to 2.5676. The MS-DRG sets the fixed Medicare payment for the stay.
What is the ICD-9-PCS equivalent of 0UNC0ZZ?
Under the General Equivalence Mappings, Release Cervix, Open Approach crosswalks to ICD-9-PCS 69.99. The mapping is approximate, so confirm it fits the documentation.
