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ICD-10-PCS 2027 procedure code

0THD71ZInsertion of Radioactive Element into Urethra, Via Natural or Artificial Opening

✓ Valid for 2027

Short description: Insertion of Radioactive Element into Urethra, Via Opening

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 0THD71Z

0THD71Z is the ICD-10-PCS code for a insertion procedure on the urethra using a via natural or artificial opening 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 0TH571Z (kidney), 0TH971Z (ureter) and 0THB71Z (bladder).

The same procedure with a different approach is coded 0THD01Z (open), 0THD31Z (percutaneous), 0THD41Z (percutaneous endoscopic) and 0THD81Z (via natural or artificial opening endoscopic).

With a different device, use 0THD72Z (monitoring device), 0THD73Z (infusion device), 0THD7LZ (artificial sphincter) and 0THD7YZ (other device).

It doesn't appear in the MS-DRG procedure index, so on its own it doesn't change the DRG assignment.

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
7Via Natural or Artificial Opening

Entry of instrumentation through a natural or artificial external opening to reach the site of the procedure

6. Device
1Radioactive Element

Includes: Brachytherapy seeds; CivaSheet(R)

7. Qualifier
ZNo Qualifier

Other versions of this procedure

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 0THD71Z

Is 0THD71Z a valid ICD-10-PCS code for 2027?

Yes. 0THD71Z is valid for inpatient procedures from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.