8E0KX1ZTherapeutic Massage
- Billable / Specific Code
8E0KX1Z is a billable ICD-10-PCS procedure code for Therapeutic Massage. It is valid on HIPAA claims for fiscal year 2027 (October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027). The root operation Other Procedures involves methodologies which attempt to remediate or cure a disorder or disease. In AHRQ's Clinical Classifications Software (CCSR), this procedure falls under Therapeutic massage and related procedures.
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 | 8 | Other Procedures |
| 2 | Body System | E | Physiological Systems and Anatomical Regions |
| 3 | Operation | 0 | Other Procedures |
| 4 | BodyRegion | K | Musculoskeletal System |
| 5 | Approach | X | External |
| 6 | Method | 1 | Therapeutic Massage |
| 7 | Qualifier | Z | No Qualifier |
In the ICD-10-PCS Alphabetic Index
These FY 2027 ICD-10-PCS Alphabetic Index entries lead to this code:
To code therapeutic massage of the musculoskeletal system, open the FY 2027 ICD-10-PCS Alphabetic Index at Therapeutic Massage, then the subterm Musculoskeletal System. The entry lists 8E0KX1Z directly as a complete, billable code.
Clinical Classification (CCSR)
AHRQ groups this procedure code into these clinical categories.
Convert to ICD-9-PCS
Closest ICD-9-PCS equivalents for this code under the General Equivalence Mappings.
Similar Procedure Codes
Questions About 8E0KX1Z
Is 8E0KX1Z a billable code?
Yes. This is a complete seven-character ICD-10-PCS code, specific enough to report Therapeutic Massage on inpatient claims from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.
What is the ICD-10-PCS code for therapeutic massage of the musculoskeletal system?
The FY 2027 ICD-10-PCS Alphabetic Index entry Therapeutic Massage, Musculoskeletal System is a direct entry for 8E0KX1Z, Therapeutic Massage, billable on inpatient claims from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.
What do the characters in 8E0KX1Z mean?
The code breaks down character by character: the 1st character 8 is the Section (Other Procedures); the 2nd character E is the Body System (Physiological Systems and Anatomical Regions); the 3rd character 0 is the Operation (Other Procedures); the 4th character K is the BodyRegion (Musculoskeletal System); the 5th character X is the Approach (External); the 6th character 1 is the Method (Therapeutic Massage); the 7th character Z is the Qualifier (No Qualifier).
What is the ICD-9-PCS equivalent of 8E0KX1Z?
Under the General Equivalence Mappings, Therapeutic Massage crosswalks to ICD-9-PCS 93.39 (Other physical therapy). The mapping is approximate, so confirm it fits the documentation.
