0WPQ33ZRemoval of Infusion Device from Respiratory Tract, Percutaneous Approach
- Billable / Specific Code
0WPQ33Z is a billable ICD-10-PCS procedure code for Removal of Infusion Device from Respiratory Tract, Percutaneous Approach. It is valid on HIPAA claims for fiscal year 2026 (October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026) and groups to 9 MS-DRGs. 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 | Q | Respiratory Tract |
| 5 | Approach | 3 | Percutaneous |
| 6 | Device | 3 | Infusion Device |
| 7 | Qualifier | Z | No Qualifier |
Convert to ICD-9-PCS
Closest ICD-9-PCS equivalents for 0WPQ33Z under the General Equivalence Mappings.
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Questions About 0WPQ33Z
Is 0WPQ33Z a billable code?
Yes. 0WPQ33Z is a complete seven-character ICD-10-PCS code, specific enough to report Removal of Infusion Device from Respiratory Tract, Percutaneous Approach on inpatient claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.
What do the characters in 0WPQ33Z mean?
0WPQ33Z 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 Q is the BodyPart (Respiratory Tract); the 5th character 3 is the Approach (Percutaneous); the 6th character 3 is the Device (Infusion Device); the 7th character Z is the Qualifier (No Qualifier).
What MS-DRG does 0WPQ33Z group to?
On an inpatient stay, Removal of Infusion Device from Respiratory Tract, Percutaneous Approach maps to MS-DRGs 166, 167, 168, 907, 908, 909, 957, 958, 959, with relative weights from 1.3127 to 7.6199. The MS-DRG sets the fixed Medicare payment for the stay.
What is the ICD-9-PCS equivalent of 0WPQ33Z?
Under the General Equivalence Mappings, Removal of Infusion Device from Respiratory Tract, Percutaneous Approach crosswalks to ICD-9-PCS 34.99. The mapping is approximate, so confirm it fits the documentation.
