3C1ZX8ZIrrigation of Indwelling Device using Irrigating Substance, External Approach
- Billable / Specific Code
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
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 | 3 | Administration |
| 2 | Body System | C | Indwelling Device |
| 3 | Operation | 1 | Irrigation |
| 4 | BodySystem/Region | Z | None |
| 5 | Approach | X | External |
| 6 | Substance | 8 | Irrigating Substance |
| 7 | Qualifier | Z | No Qualifier |
Convert to ICD-9-PCS
Closest ICD-9-PCS equivalents for 3C1ZX8Z under the General Equivalence Mappings.
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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.
