0WCC4ZZExtirpation of Matter from Mediastinum, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach
- Billable / Specific Code
0WCC4ZZ is a billable ICD-10-PCS procedure code for Extirpation of Matter from Mediastinum, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach. It is valid on HIPAA claims for fiscal year 2026 (October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026) and groups to 9 MS-DRGs. The root operation Extirpation involves taking or cutting out solid matter 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 | W | Anatomical Regions, General |
| 3 | Operation | C | Extirpation |
| 4 | BodyPart | C | Mediastinum |
| 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 0WCC4ZZ under the General Equivalence Mappings.
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Questions About 0WCC4ZZ
Is 0WCC4ZZ a billable code?
Yes. 0WCC4ZZ is a complete seven-character ICD-10-PCS code, specific enough to report Extirpation of Matter from Mediastinum, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach on inpatient claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.
What do the characters in 0WCC4ZZ mean?
0WCC4ZZ breaks down character by character: the 1st character 0 is the Section (Medical and Surgical); the 2nd character W is the Body System (Anatomical Regions, General); the 3rd character C is the Operation (Extirpation); the 4th character C is the BodyPart (Mediastinum); 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 0WCC4ZZ group to?
On an inpatient stay, Extirpation of Matter from Mediastinum, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach maps to MS-DRGs 166, 167, 168, 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 0WCC4ZZ?
Under the General Equivalence Mappings, Extirpation of Matter from Mediastinum, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach crosswalks to ICD-9-PCS 34.1. The mapping is approximate, so confirm it fits the documentation.
