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ICD-10-PCS 2027 procedure code

0THDXLZInsertion of Artificial Sphincter into Urethra, External Approach

✓ Valid for 2027O.R. procedure

Short description: Insertion of Artif Sphincter into Urethra, Extern Approach

Code unchanged since ICD-10-PCS took effect on October 1, 2015. Source: official FY2027 ICD-10-PCS release from CMS. Page updated September 29, 2026. About our data

About 0THDXLZ

0THDXLZ is the ICD-10-PCS code for a insertion procedure on the urethra using an external approach with artificial sphincter. 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.

In plain terms, this corresponds to implantation of artificial urinary sphincter [AUS], the ICD-9-CM procedure title it maps to (58.93).

The same procedure with a different approach is coded 0THD0LZ (open), 0THD3LZ (percutaneous), 0THD4LZ (percutaneous endoscopic), 0THD7LZ (via natural or artificial opening) and 0THD8LZ (via natural or artificial opening endoscopic).

With a different device, use 0THDX2Z (monitoring device) and 0THDX3Z (infusion 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”, “Other O.R. Procedures for Injuries” and “Other O.R. Procedures for Multiple Significant Trauma”.

It has been valid since ICD-10-PCS took effect on October 1, 2015.

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
XExternal

Procedures performed directly on the skin or mucous membrane and procedures performed indirectly by the application of external force through the skin or mucous membrane

6. Device
LArtificial Sphincter
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.

ICD-9-CM equivalent

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  • 58.93Implantation of artificial urinary sphincter [AUS]approximate

From the CMS 2018 General Equivalence Mappings (GEMs), the final GEMs release.

Code history

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  8. 2023
  9. 2024
  10. 2025
  11. 2026
  12. 2027
  • FY2016 (effective 10/1/2015): Added (first year of ICD-10-CM)
  • No changes since FY2016.

Common questions about 0THDXLZ

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

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

Is 0THDXLZ an O.R. procedure?

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

What DRG does 0THDXLZ group to?

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

What is the ICD-9 procedure code for 0THDXLZ?

The CMS GEMs map 0THDXLZ to ICD-9-CM 58.93 (Implantation of artificial urinary sphincter [AUS]).