0WU60JZSupplement Neck with Synthetic Substitute, Open Approach
- Billable / Specific Code
0WU60JZ is a billable ICD-10-PCS procedure code for Supplement Neck with Synthetic Substitute, Open 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 Supplement involves putting in or on biological or synthetic material that physically reinforces and/or augments the function of a portion of 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 | U | Supplement |
| 4 | BodyPart | 6 | Neck |
| 5 | Approach | 0 | Open |
| 6 | Device | J | Synthetic Substitute |
| 7 | Qualifier | Z | No Qualifier |
Convert to ICD-9-PCS
Closest ICD-9-PCS equivalents for 0WU60JZ under the General Equivalence Mappings.
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Questions About 0WU60JZ
Is 0WU60JZ a billable code?
Yes. 0WU60JZ is a complete seven-character ICD-10-PCS code, specific enough to report Supplement Neck with Synthetic Substitute, Open Approach on inpatient claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.
What do the characters in 0WU60JZ mean?
0WU60JZ 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 U is the Operation (Supplement); the 4th character 6 is the BodyPart (Neck); the 5th character 0 is the Approach (Open); the 6th character J is the Device (Synthetic Substitute); the 7th character Z is the Qualifier (No Qualifier).
What MS-DRG does 0WU60JZ group to?
On an inpatient stay, Supplement Neck with Synthetic Substitute, Open Approach maps to MS-DRGs 143, 144, 145, 579, 580, 581, 907, 908, 909, with relative weights from 1.2023 to 3.8393. The MS-DRG sets the fixed Medicare payment for the stay.
What is the ICD-9-PCS equivalent of 0WU60JZ?
Under the General Equivalence Mappings, Supplement Neck with Synthetic Substitute, Open Approach crosswalks to ICD-9-PCS 86.89. The mapping is approximate, so confirm it fits the documentation.
