0UNF0ZZRelease Cul-de-sac, Open Approach
- Billable / Specific Code
0UNF0ZZ is a billable ICD-10-PCS procedure code for Release Cul-de-sac, Open Approach. It is valid on HIPAA claims for fiscal year 2026 (October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026) and groups to MS-DRGs 746, 747. 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 | F | Cul-de-sac |
| 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 0UNF0ZZ under the General Equivalence Mappings.
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Questions About 0UNF0ZZ
Is 0UNF0ZZ a billable code?
Yes. 0UNF0ZZ is a complete seven-character ICD-10-PCS code, specific enough to report Release Cul-de-sac, Open Approach on inpatient claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.
What do the characters in 0UNF0ZZ mean?
0UNF0ZZ 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 F is the BodyPart (Cul-de-sac); 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 0UNF0ZZ group to?
On an inpatient stay, Release Cul-de-sac, Open Approach maps to MS-DRGs 746, 747, with relative weights from 0.8395 to 1.7371. The MS-DRG sets the fixed Medicare payment for the stay.
What is the ICD-9-PCS equivalent of 0UNF0ZZ?
Under the General Equivalence Mappings, Release Cul-de-sac, Open Approach crosswalks to ICD-9-PCS 70.92. The mapping is approximate, so confirm it fits the documentation.
