0WCQ3ZZExtirpation of Matter from Respiratory Tract, Percutaneous Approach
- Billable / Specific Code
0WCQ3ZZ is a billable ICD-10-PCS procedure code for Extirpation of Matter from Respiratory Tract, Percutaneous 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
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 | Q | Respiratory Tract |
| 5 | Approach | 3 | Percutaneous |
| 6 | Device | Z | No Device |
| 7 | Qualifier | Z | No Qualifier |
Convert to ICD-9-PCS
Closest ICD-9-PCS equivalents for 0WCQ3ZZ under the General Equivalence Mappings.
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Questions About 0WCQ3ZZ
Is 0WCQ3ZZ a billable code?
Yes. 0WCQ3ZZ is a complete seven-character ICD-10-PCS code, specific enough to report Extirpation of Matter from Respiratory Tract, Percutaneous Approach on inpatient claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.
What do the characters in 0WCQ3ZZ mean?
0WCQ3ZZ 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 Q is the BodyPart (Respiratory Tract); the 5th character 3 is the Approach (Percutaneous); 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 0WCQ3ZZ?
Under the General Equivalence Mappings, Extirpation of Matter from Respiratory Tract, Percutaneous Approach crosswalks to ICD-9-PCS 34.09. The mapping is approximate, so confirm it fits the documentation.
