0WPCXJZRemoval of Synthetic Substitute from Mediastinum, External Approach
- Billable / Specific Code
0WPCXJZ is a billable ICD-10-PCS procedure code for Removal of Synthetic Substitute 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
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 | X | External |
| 6 | Device | J | Synthetic Substitute |
| 7 | Qualifier | Z | No Qualifier |
Convert to ICD-9-PCS
Closest ICD-9-PCS equivalents for 0WPCXJZ under the General Equivalence Mappings.
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Questions About 0WPCXJZ
Is 0WPCXJZ a billable code?
Yes. 0WPCXJZ is a complete seven-character ICD-10-PCS code, specific enough to report Removal of Synthetic Substitute from Mediastinum, External Approach on inpatient claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.
What do the characters in 0WPCXJZ mean?
0WPCXJZ 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 J is the Device (Synthetic Substitute); the 7th character Z is the Qualifier (No Qualifier).
What is the ICD-9-PCS equivalent of 0WPCXJZ?
Under the General Equivalence Mappings, Removal of Synthetic Substitute from Mediastinum, External Approach crosswalks to ICD-9-PCS 97.49. The mapping is approximate, so confirm it fits the documentation.
