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ICD-10-PCS 2027 procedure code

0THB81ZInsertion of Radioactive Element into Bladder, Via Natural or Artificial Opening Endoscopic

✓ Valid for 2027O.R. procedure

Short description: Insertion of Radioactive Element into Bladder, Endo

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 0THB81Z

0THB81Z is the ICD-10-PCS code for a insertion procedure on the bladder using a via natural or artificial opening endoscopic 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 0TH581Z (kidney), 0TH981Z (ureter) and 0THD81Z (urethra).

The same procedure with a different approach is coded 0THB01Z (open), 0THB31Z (percutaneous), 0THB41Z (percutaneous endoscopic) and 0THB71Z (via natural or artificial opening).

With a different device, use 0THB82Z (monitoring device), 0THB83Z (infusion device), 0THB8LZ (artificial sphincter), 0THB8MZ (stimulator lead) and 0THB8YZ (other device).

It is an operating-room procedure in the MS-DRG logic for DRG 662 (Minor Bladder Procedures with MCC), DRG 663 (Minor Bladder Procedures with CC), DRG 664 (Minor Bladder Procedures without CC/MCC), DRG 907 (Other O.R. Procedures for Injuries with MCC), DRG 908 (Other O.R. Procedures for Injuries with CC) and DRG 909 (Other O.R. Procedures for Injuries without CC/MCC), under the surgical categories “Minor Bladder Procedures” and “Other O.R. Procedures for Injuries”.

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
BBladder

Includes: Trigone of bladder

5. Approach
8Via Natural or Artificial Opening Endoscopic

Entry of instrumentation through a natural or artificial external opening to reach and visualize 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

All DRGs →

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

Code history

  1. 2016
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  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 0THB81Z

Is 0THB81Z a valid ICD-10-PCS code for 2027?

Yes. 0THB81Z is valid for inpatient procedures from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.

Is 0THB81Z an O.R. procedure?

Yes. 0THB81Z is an O.R. procedure in MS-DRG v44.0.

What DRG does 0THB81Z group to?

Depending on the principal diagnosis, 0THB81Z can group to MS-DRG 662, MS-DRG 663, MS-DRG 664, MS-DRG 907, MS-DRG 908 and MS-DRG 909.