0UPD8HZRemoval of Contraceptive Device from Uterus and Cervix, Via Natural or Artificial Opening Endoscopic
- Billable / Specific Code
0UPD8HZ is a billable ICD-10-PCS procedure code for Removal of Contraceptive Device from Uterus and Cervix, Via Natural or Artificial Opening Endoscopic. It is valid on HIPAA claims for fiscal year 2026 (October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026). The root operation Removal involves taking out or off a device from a body part.
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 | P | Removal |
| 4 | BodyPart | D | Uterus and Cervix |
| 5 | Approach | 8 | Via Natural or Artificial Opening Endoscopic |
| 6 | Device | H | Contraceptive Device |
| 7 | Qualifier | Z | No Qualifier |
Convert to ICD-9-PCS
Closest ICD-9-PCS equivalents for 0UPD8HZ under the General Equivalence Mappings.
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Questions About 0UPD8HZ
Is 0UPD8HZ a billable code?
Yes. 0UPD8HZ is a complete seven-character ICD-10-PCS code, specific enough to report Removal of Contraceptive Device from Uterus and Cervix, Via Natural or Artificial Opening Endoscopic on inpatient claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.
What do the characters in 0UPD8HZ mean?
0UPD8HZ 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 P is the Operation (Removal); the 4th character D is the BodyPart (Uterus and Cervix); the 5th character 8 is the Approach (Via Natural or Artificial Opening Endoscopic); the 6th character H is the Device (Contraceptive Device); the 7th character Z is the Qualifier (No Qualifier).
What is the ICD-9-PCS equivalent of 0UPD8HZ?
Under the General Equivalence Mappings, Removal of Contraceptive Device from Uterus and Cervix, Via Natural or Artificial Opening Endoscopic crosswalks to ICD-9-PCS 97.71 and 97.73. The mapping is approximate, so confirm it fits the documentation.
