0WCH4ZZExtirpation of Matter from Retroperitoneum, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach
- Billable / Specific Code
0WCH4ZZ is a billable ICD-10-PCS procedure code for Extirpation of Matter from Retroperitoneum, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach. It is valid on HIPAA claims for fiscal year 2026 (October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026) and groups to 12 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 | H | Retroperitoneum |
| 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 0WCH4ZZ under the General Equivalence Mappings.
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Questions About 0WCH4ZZ
Is 0WCH4ZZ a billable code?
Yes. 0WCH4ZZ is a complete seven-character ICD-10-PCS code, specific enough to report Extirpation of Matter from Retroperitoneum, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach on inpatient claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.
What do the characters in 0WCH4ZZ mean?
0WCH4ZZ 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 H is the BodyPart (Retroperitoneum); 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 0WCH4ZZ group to?
On an inpatient stay, Extirpation of Matter from Retroperitoneum, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach maps to MS-DRGs 356, 357, 358, 673, 674, 675, 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 0WCH4ZZ?
Under the General Equivalence Mappings, Extirpation of Matter from Retroperitoneum, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach crosswalks to ICD-9-PCS 54.95. The mapping is approximate, so confirm it fits the documentation.
