0WCPXZZExtirpation of Matter from Gastrointestinal Tract, External Approach

Medical and Surgical›Anatomical Regions, General›Extirpation
  • Billable / Specific Code
ICD-10-PCS 0WCPXZZ
CMS Source: FY 2026 ICD-10-PCS dataset. Effective Oct 1, 2025 – Sep 30, 2026.FacebookXLinkedInPrint

0WCPXZZ is a billable ICD-10-PCS procedure code for Extirpation of Matter from Gastrointestinal Tract, External Approach. It is valid on HIPAA claims for fiscal year 2026 (October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026). The root operation Extirpation involves taking or cutting out solid matter from a body part.

Code Identity

ICD-10-PCS Code
0WCPXZZ
Billable Status
Yes — Valid for Submission
Code Describes
Extirpation of Matter from Gastrointestinal Tract, External Approach
Parent Code
0WC
Short Description
Extirpation of Matter from GI Tract, Extern Approach

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.

PositionDesignationValueMeaning
1Section0Medical and Surgical
2Body SystemWAnatomical Regions, General
3OperationCExtirpation
4BodyPartPGastrointestinal Tract
5ApproachXExternal
6DeviceZNo Device
7QualifierZNo Qualifier

Convert to ICD-9-PCS

Closest ICD-9-PCS equivalents for 0WCPXZZ under the General Equivalence Mappings.

98.20
Approximate match.

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Questions About 0WCPXZZ

Is 0WCPXZZ a billable code?

Yes. 0WCPXZZ is a complete seven-character ICD-10-PCS code, specific enough to report Extirpation of Matter from Gastrointestinal Tract, External Approach on inpatient claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.

What do the characters in 0WCPXZZ mean?

0WCPXZZ 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 P is the BodyPart (Gastrointestinal Tract); the 5th character X is the Approach (External); the 6th character Z is the Device (No Device); the 7th character Z is the Qualifier (No Qualifier).

What is the ICD-9-PCS equivalent of 0WCPXZZ?

Under the General Equivalence Mappings, Extirpation of Matter from Gastrointestinal Tract, External Approach crosswalks to ICD-9-PCS 98.20. The mapping is approximate, so confirm it fits the documentation.