3C1ZX8ZIrrigation of Indwelling Device using Irrigating Substance, External Approach

  • Billable / Specific Code
ICD-10-PCS 3C1ZX8Z
CMS Source: FY 2026 ICD-10-PCS dataset. Effective Oct 1, 2025 – Sep 30, 2026.FacebookXLinkedInPrint

3C1ZX8Z is a billable ICD-10-PCS procedure code for Irrigation of Indwelling Device using Irrigating Substance, External Approach. It is valid on HIPAA claims for fiscal year 2026 (October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026). The root operation Irrigation involves putting in or on a cleansing substance.

Code Identity

ICD-10-PCS Code
3C1ZX8Z
Billable Status
Yes — Valid for Submission
Code Describes
Irrigation of Indwelling Device using Irrigating Substance, External Approach
Parent Code
3C1 Administration, Indwelling Device, Irrigation
Short Description
Irrigation of Indwell Dev using Irrigat, 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
1Section3Administration
2Body SystemCIndwelling Device
3Operation1Irrigation
4BodySystem/RegionZNone
5ApproachXExternal
6Substance8Irrigating Substance
7QualifierZNo Qualifier

Convert to ICD-9-PCS

Closest ICD-9-PCS equivalents for 3C1ZX8Z under the General Equivalence Mappings.

24.1
Approximate match.
96.34
Approximate match.
96.41
Approximate match.
96.42
Approximate match.
96.45
Approximate match.
96.46
Approximate match.
96.47
Approximate match.
96.48
Approximate match.
96.55
Approximate match.
96.57
Approximate match.
96.58
Approximate match.

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Questions About 3C1ZX8Z

Is 3C1ZX8Z a billable code?

Yes. 3C1ZX8Z is a complete seven-character ICD-10-PCS code, specific enough to report Irrigation of Indwelling Device using Irrigating Substance, External Approach on inpatient claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.

What do the characters in 3C1ZX8Z mean?

3C1ZX8Z breaks down character by character: the 1st character 3 is the Section (Administration); the 2nd character C is the Body System (Indwelling Device); the 3rd character 1 is the Operation (Irrigation); the 4th character Z is the BodySystem/Region (None); the 5th character X is the Approach (External); the 6th character 8 is the Substance (Irrigating Substance); the 7th character Z is the Qualifier (No Qualifier).

What is the ICD-9-PCS equivalent of 3C1ZX8Z?

Under the General Equivalence Mappings, Irrigation of Indwelling Device using Irrigating Substance, External Approach crosswalks to ICD-9-PCS 24.1, 96.34, and 96.41. The mapping is approximate, so confirm it fits the documentation.