0WHL31ZInsertion of Radioactive Element into Lower Back, Percutaneous Approach
- Billable / Specific Code
0WHL31Z is a billable ICD-10-PCS procedure code for Insertion of Radioactive Element into Lower Back, Percutaneous Approach. It is valid on HIPAA claims for fiscal year 2026 (October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026) and groups to MS-DRGs 907, 908, 909. The root operation Insertion involves putting in a nonbiological appliance that monitors, assists, performs, or prevents a physiological function but does not physically take the place of 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 | H | Insertion |
| 4 | BodyPart | L | Lower Back |
| 5 | Approach | 3 | Percutaneous |
| 6 | Device | 1 | Radioactive Element |
| 7 | Qualifier | Z | No Qualifier |
Convert to ICD-9-PCS
Closest ICD-9-PCS equivalents for 0WHL31Z under the General Equivalence Mappings.
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Questions About 0WHL31Z
Is 0WHL31Z a billable code?
Yes. 0WHL31Z is a complete seven-character ICD-10-PCS code, specific enough to report Insertion of Radioactive Element into Lower Back, Percutaneous Approach on inpatient claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.
What do the characters in 0WHL31Z mean?
0WHL31Z 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 H is the Operation (Insertion); the 4th character L is the BodyPart (Lower Back); the 5th character 3 is the Approach (Percutaneous); the 6th character 1 is the Device (Radioactive Element); the 7th character Z is the Qualifier (No Qualifier).
What MS-DRG does 0WHL31Z group to?
On an inpatient stay, Insertion of Radioactive Element into Lower Back, Percutaneous Approach maps to MS-DRGs 907, 908, 909, with relative weights from 1.3127 to 3.8393. The MS-DRG sets the fixed Medicare payment for the stay.
What is the ICD-9-PCS equivalent of 0WHL31Z?
Under the General Equivalence Mappings, Insertion of Radioactive Element into Lower Back, Percutaneous Approach crosswalks to ICD-9-PCS 92.27. The mapping is approximate, so confirm it fits the documentation.
