0WPC0GZRemoval of Defibrillator Lead from Mediastinum, Open Approach
- Billable / Specific Code
0WPC0GZ is a billable ICD-10-PCS procedure code for Removal of Defibrillator Lead from Mediastinum, Open Approach. It is valid on HIPAA claims for fiscal year 2027 (October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027) and groups to 10 MS-DRGs. The root operation Removal involves taking out or off a device from a body part. In AHRQ's Clinical Classifications Software (CCSR), this procedure falls under Pacemaker and defibrillator procedures.
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 | P | Removal |
| 4 | BodyPart | C | Mediastinum |
| 5 | Approach | 0 | Open |
| 6 | Device | G | Defibrillator Lead |
| 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:
Clinical Classification (CCSR)
AHRQ groups this procedure code into these clinical categories.
Code History
- 0WPC0YZ — Removal of Other Device from Mediastinum, Open Approach
Similar Procedure Codes
Questions About 0WPC0GZ
Is 0WPC0GZ a billable code?
Yes. This is a complete seven-character ICD-10-PCS code, specific enough to report Removal of Defibrillator Lead from Mediastinum, Open Approach on inpatient claims from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.
What do the characters in 0WPC0GZ 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 P is the Operation (Removal); the 4th character C is the BodyPart (Mediastinum); the 5th character 0 is the Approach (Open); the 6th character G is the Device (Defibrillator Lead); the 7th character Z is the Qualifier (No Qualifier).
What MS-DRG does 0WPC0GZ group to?
On an inpatient stay, Removal of Defibrillator Lead from Mediastinum, Open Approach maps to MS-DRGs 040, 041, 042, 265, 907, 908, 909, 957, 958, 959, with relative weights from 1.3810 to 7.5502. The MS-DRG sets the fixed Medicare payment for the stay.
