0TN Release - Urinary System ICD-10-PCS
The 0TN code range contains 47 ICD-10-PCS codes for Release procedures on the urinary system. 46 of the codes are billable and valid for inpatient claim submission in fiscal year 2026.
Root Operation Definition
Release: Freeing a body part from an abnormal physical constraint by cutting or by use of force.
Codes in the 0TN Range 47 codes · 46 billable
- 0TN Urinary System, ReleaseNon-billable header
- 0TN00ZZ Release Right Kidney, Open Approach
- 0TN03ZZ Release Right Kidney, Percutaneous Approach
- 0TN04ZZ Release Right Kidney, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach
- 0TN07ZZ Release Right Kidney, Via Natural or Artificial Opening
- 0TN08ZZ Release Right Kidney, Via Natural or Artificial Opening Endoscopic
- 0TN10ZZ Release Left Kidney, Open Approach
- 0TN13ZZ Release Left Kidney, Percutaneous Approach
- 0TN14ZZ Release Left Kidney, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach
- 0TN17ZZ Release Left Kidney, Via Natural or Artificial Opening
- 0TN18ZZ Release Left Kidney, Via Natural or Artificial Opening Endoscopic
- 0TN30ZZ Release Right Kidney Pelvis, Open Approach
- 0TN33ZZ Release Right Kidney Pelvis, Percutaneous Approach
- 0TN34ZZ Release Right Kidney Pelvis, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach
- 0TN37ZZ Release Right Kidney Pelvis, Via Natural or Artificial Opening
- 0TN38ZZ Release Right Kidney Pelvis, Via Natural or Artificial Opening Endoscopic
- 0TN40ZZ Release Left Kidney Pelvis, Open Approach
- 0TN43ZZ Release Left Kidney Pelvis, Percutaneous Approach
- 0TN44ZZ Release Left Kidney Pelvis, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach
- 0TN47ZZ Release Left Kidney Pelvis, Via Natural or Artificial Opening
- 0TN48ZZ Release Left Kidney Pelvis, Via Natural or Artificial Opening Endoscopic
- 0TN60ZZ Release Right Ureter, Open Approach
- 0TN63ZZ Release Right Ureter, Percutaneous Approach
- 0TN64ZZ Release Right Ureter, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach
- 0TN67ZZ Release Right Ureter, Via Natural or Artificial Opening
- 0TN68ZZ Release Right Ureter, Via Natural or Artificial Opening Endoscopic
- 0TN70ZZ Release Left Ureter, Open Approach
- 0TN73ZZ Release Left Ureter, Percutaneous Approach
- 0TN74ZZ Release Left Ureter, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach
- 0TN77ZZ Release Left Ureter, Via Natural or Artificial Opening
- 0TN78ZZ Release Left Ureter, Via Natural or Artificial Opening Endoscopic
- 0TNB0ZZ Release Bladder, Open Approach
- 0TNB3ZZ Release Bladder, Percutaneous Approach
- 0TNB4ZZ Release Bladder, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach
- 0TNB7ZZ Release Bladder, Via Natural or Artificial Opening
- 0TNB8ZZ Release Bladder, Via Natural or Artificial Opening Endoscopic
- 0TNC0ZZ Release Bladder Neck, Open Approach
- 0TNC3ZZ Release Bladder Neck, Percutaneous Approach
- 0TNC4ZZ Release Bladder Neck, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach
- 0TNC7ZZ Release Bladder Neck, Via Natural or Artificial Opening
- 0TNC8ZZ Release Bladder Neck, Via Natural or Artificial Opening Endoscopic
- 0TND0ZZ Release Urethra, Open Approach
- 0TND3ZZ Release Urethra, Percutaneous Approach
- 0TND4ZZ Release Urethra, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach
- 0TND7ZZ Release Urethra, Via Natural or Artificial Opening
- 0TND8ZZ Release Urethra, Via Natural or Artificial Opening Endoscopic
- 0TNDXZZ Release Urethra, External Approach
About the 0TN Code Range
The ICD-10-PCS root operation Release (code range starting with 0TN) refers to freeing a body part from an abnormal physical constraint by cutting or otherwise disrupting the restrictive material. This operation is used in the Medical and Surgical section, specifically involving the Urinary System.
Within this body system, the release procedure applies to various urinary tract structures such as the Right and Left Kidneys, their Pelvis, the Ureters, and the Bladder including the Bladder Neck and Urethra. The codes specify different procedural approaches, such as Open, Percutaneous, Percutaneous Endoscopic, and approaches Via Natural or Artificial Openings with or without endoscopy. For example, 0TN00ZZ describes an open release of the right kidney, whereas 0TN68ZZ indicates releasing the right ureter endoscopically through a natural or artificial opening. These detailed codes help medical coders accurately document procedures aimed at alleviating restrictions affecting urinary system function.
Questions About This Page
How many billable codes are in the 0TN range?
Of the 47 codes in this range, 46 are billable and valid for inpatient claim submission from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026. Table header codes group them but cannot be reported on claims.
What does the 0TN range classify?
The range classifies Release procedures, freeing a body part from an abnormal physical constraint by cutting or by use of force, performed on the urinary system. Each code adds the body part, approach, device, and qualifier in characters four through seven, and links to its own reference page.
Related References
Source: CMS FY 2026 ICD-10-PCS order file and code tables, effective October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.
