0WCQXZZExtirpation of Matter from Respiratory Tract, External Approach
- Billable / Specific Code
0WCQXZZ is a billable ICD-10-PCS procedure code for Extirpation of Matter from Respiratory Tract, External Approach. It is valid on HIPAA claims for fiscal year 2027 (October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027). The root operation Extirpation involves taking or cutting out solid matter from a body part. In AHRQ's Clinical Classifications Software (CCSR), this procedure falls under Respiratory system procedures, NEC.
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 | X | External |
| 6 | Device | Z | No Device |
| 7 | Qualifier | Z | No Qualifier |
In the ICD-10-PCS Alphabetic Index
These FY 2027 ICD-10-PCS Alphabetic Index entries lead to this code:
To code extirpation of the respiratory tract, open the FY 2027 ICD-10-PCS Alphabetic Index at Extirpation, then the subterm Respiratory Tract. The index leads to table 0WC, where the approach, device and qualifier values shown in the breakdown above complete the seven-character code 0WCQXZZ.
Clinical Classification (CCSR)
AHRQ groups this procedure code into these clinical categories.
Convert to ICD-9-PCS
Closest ICD-9-PCS equivalents for this code under the General Equivalence Mappings.
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Questions About 0WCQXZZ
Is 0WCQXZZ a billable code?
Yes. This is a complete seven-character ICD-10-PCS code, specific enough to report Extirpation of Matter from Respiratory Tract, External Approach on inpatient claims from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.
What do the characters in 0WCQXZZ mean?
The code 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 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 0WCQXZZ?
Under the General Equivalence Mappings, Extirpation of Matter from Respiratory Tract, External Approach crosswalks to ICD-9-PCS 98.25 (Removal of other foreign body without incision from trunk except scrotum, penis, or vulva). The mapping is approximate, so confirm it fits the documentation.
