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ICD-10-PCS 2027 procedure code

0THD01ZInsertion of Radioactive Element into Urethra, 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 0THD01Z

0THD01Z is the ICD-10-PCS code for a insertion procedure on the urethra 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), 0TH901Z (ureter) and 0THB01Z (bladder).

The same procedure with a different approach is coded 0THD31Z (percutaneous), 0THD41Z (percutaneous endoscopic), 0THD71Z (via natural or artificial opening) and 0THD81Z (via natural or artificial opening endoscopic).

With a different device, use 0THD02Z (monitoring device), 0THD03Z (infusion device), 0THD0LZ (artificial sphincter) and 0THD0YZ (other device).

It is an operating-room procedure in the MS-DRG logic for DRG 671 (Urethral Procedures with CC/MCC), DRG 672 (Urethral 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 “Urethral 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
DUrethra

Includes: Bulbourethral (Cowper's) gland; Cowper's (bulbourethral) gland; External urethral sphincter; Internal urethral sphincter; Membranous urethra; Penile urethra; Prostatic urethra

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

All DRGs →

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

MDC 11 · Diseases and Disorders of the Kidney and Urinary Tract · Urethral Procedures

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 0THD01Z

Is 0THD01Z a valid ICD-10-PCS code for 2027?

Yes. 0THD01Z is valid for inpatient procedures from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.

Is 0THD01Z an O.R. procedure?

Yes. 0THD01Z is an O.R. procedure in MS-DRG v44.0.

What DRG does 0THD01Z group to?

Depending on the principal diagnosis, 0THD01Z can group to MS-DRG 671, MS-DRG 672, MS-DRG 907, MS-DRG 908 and MS-DRG 909.