0WPCXGZRemoval of Defibrillator Lead from Mediastinum, External Approach

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

0WPCXGZ is a billable ICD-10-PCS procedure code for Removal of Defibrillator Lead from Mediastinum, External Approach. It is valid on HIPAA claims for fiscal year 2026 (October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026). The root operation Removal involves taking out or off a device from a body part.

Code Identity

ICD-10-PCS Code
0WPCXGZ
Billable Status
Yes — Valid for Submission
Code Describes
Removal of Defibrillator Lead from Mediastinum, External Approach
Parent Code
0WP
Short Description
Removal of Defib Lead from Mediastinum, 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
3OperationPRemoval
4BodyPartCMediastinum
5ApproachXExternal
6DeviceGDefibrillator Lead
7QualifierZNo Qualifier

Code History

Replaces previously assigned code(s):
  • 0WPCXYZ — Removal of Other Device from Mediastinum, External Approach

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Questions About 0WPCXGZ

Is 0WPCXGZ a billable code?

Yes. 0WPCXGZ is a complete seven-character ICD-10-PCS code, specific enough to report Removal of Defibrillator Lead from Mediastinum, External Approach on inpatient claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.

What do the characters in 0WPCXGZ mean?

0WPCXGZ 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 X is the Approach (External); the 6th character G is the Device (Defibrillator Lead); the 7th character Z is the Qualifier (No Qualifier).