0WPH01ZRemoval of Radioactive Element from Retroperitoneum, Open Approach
- Billable / Specific Code
0WPH01Z is a billable ICD-10-PCS procedure code for Removal of Radioactive Element from Retroperitoneum, Open Approach. It is valid on HIPAA claims for fiscal year 2026 (October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026) and groups to MS-DRGs 356, 357, 358. 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 | H | Retroperitoneum |
| 5 | Approach | 0 | Open |
| 6 | Device | 1 | Radioactive Element |
| 7 | Qualifier | Z | No Qualifier |
Convert to ICD-9-PCS
Closest ICD-9-PCS equivalents for 0WPH01Z under the General Equivalence Mappings.
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Questions About 0WPH01Z
Is 0WPH01Z a billable code?
Yes. 0WPH01Z is a complete seven-character ICD-10-PCS code, specific enough to report Removal of Radioactive Element from Retroperitoneum, Open Approach on inpatient claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.
What do the characters in 0WPH01Z mean?
0WPH01Z 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 H is the BodyPart (Retroperitoneum); the 5th character 0 is the Approach (Open); the 6th character 1 is the Device (Radioactive Element); the 7th character Z is the Qualifier (No Qualifier).
What MS-DRG does 0WPH01Z group to?
On an inpatient stay, Removal of Radioactive Element from Retroperitoneum, Open Approach maps to MS-DRGs 356, 357, 358, with relative weights from 1.3979 to 4.3928. The MS-DRG sets the fixed Medicare payment for the stay.
What is the ICD-9-PCS equivalent of 0WPH01Z?
Under the General Equivalence Mappings, Removal of Radioactive Element from Retroperitoneum, Open Approach crosswalks to ICD-9-PCS 54.95. The mapping is approximate, so confirm it fits the documentation.
