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ICD-10-PCS 2027 procedure code

0TH901ZInsertion of Radioactive Element into Ureter, Open Approach

✓ Valid for 2027O.R. procedure

Code last changed in FY2021 (effective October 1, 2020). Source: official FY2027 ICD-10-PCS release from CMS. Page updated September 29, 2026. About our data

About 0TH901Z

0TH901Z is the ICD-10-PCS code for a insertion procedure on the ureter using an open approach with radioactive element. In ICD-10-PCS, insertion means putting in a nonbiological appliance that monitors, assists, performs, or prevents a physiological function but does not physically take the place of a body part.

For a different body part, codes include 0TH501Z (kidney), 0THB01Z (bladder) and 0THD01Z (urethra).

The same procedure with a different approach is coded 0TH931Z (percutaneous), 0TH941Z (percutaneous endoscopic), 0TH971Z (via natural or artificial opening) and 0TH981Z (via natural or artificial opening endoscopic).

With a different device, use 0TH902Z (monitoring device), 0TH903Z (infusion device), 0TH90MZ (stimulator lead) and 0TH90YZ (other device).

It is an operating-room procedure in the MS-DRG logic for DRG 656 (Kidney and Ureter Procedures for Neoplasm with MCC), DRG 657 (Kidney and Ureter Procedures for Neoplasm with CC), DRG 658 (Kidney and Ureter Procedures for Neoplasm without CC/MCC), DRG 659 (Kidney and Ureter Procedures for Non-Neoplasm with MCC), DRG 660 (Kidney and Ureter Procedures for Non-Neoplasm with CC) and DRG 661 (Kidney and Ureter Procedures for Non-Neoplasm without CC/MCC), under the surgical categories “” and “Kidney and Ureter Procedures for Non-Neoplasm”.

It was added in FY2021, effective October 1, 2020.

What each character means

1. Section
0Medical and Surgical
2. Body System
TUrinary System
3. Operation
HInsertion

Putting in a nonbiological appliance that monitors, assists, performs, or prevents a physiological function but does not physically take the place of a body part

Includes: Insertion of radioactive implant, insertion of central venous catheter

4. Body Part
9Ureter

Includes: Ureteral orifice; Ureterovesical orifice

5. Approach
0Open

Cutting through the skin or mucous membrane and any other body layers necessary to expose the site of the procedure

6. Device
1Radioactive Element

Includes: Brachytherapy seeds; CivaSheet(R)

7. Qualifier
ZNo Qualifier

Other versions of this procedure

MS-DRG v44.0 grouping

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Surgical MS-DRGs this procedure can group to, depending on the principal diagnosis's MDC.

Code history

  1. 2016
  2. 2017
  3. 2018
  4. 2019
  5. 2020
  6. 2021
  7. 2022
  8. 2023
  9. 2024
  10. 2025
  11. 2026
  12. 2027
  • FY2021 (effective 10/1/2020): Added
  • No changes since FY2021.

Common questions about 0TH901Z

Is 0TH901Z a valid ICD-10-PCS code for 2027?

Yes. 0TH901Z is valid for inpatient procedures from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.

Is 0TH901Z an O.R. procedure?

Yes. 0TH901Z is an O.R. procedure in MS-DRG v44.0.

What DRG does 0TH901Z group to?

Depending on the principal diagnosis, 0TH901Z can group to MS-DRG 656, MS-DRG 657, MS-DRG 658, MS-DRG 659, MS-DRG 660 and MS-DRG 661.