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ICD-10-PCS 2027 procedure code

0TN00ZZRelease Right Kidney, Open Approach

✓ Valid for 2027O.R. procedure

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 0TN00ZZ

0TN00ZZ is the ICD-10-PCS code for a release procedure on the right kidney using an open approach. In ICD-10-PCS, release means freeing a body part from an abnormal physical constraint by cutting or by the use of force.

In plain terms, this corresponds to other lysis of perirenal or periureteral adhesions, the ICD-9-CM procedure title it maps to (59.02).

For a different body part, codes include 0TN10ZZ (left kidney), 0TN30ZZ (right kidney pelvis), 0TN40ZZ (left kidney pelvis), 0TN60ZZ (right ureter), 0TN70ZZ (left ureter), 0TNB0ZZ (bladder) and 2 more.

The same procedure with a different approach is coded 0TN03ZZ (percutaneous), 0TN04ZZ (percutaneous endoscopic), 0TN07ZZ (via natural or artificial opening) and 0TN08ZZ (via natural or artificial opening endoscopic).

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 “”, “Kidney and Ureter Procedures for Non-Neoplasm”, “Other Male Reproductive System O.R. Procedures” and 5 more.

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
NRelease

Freeing a body part from an abnormal physical constraint by cutting or by the use of force

Some of the restraining tissue may be taken out but none of the body part is taken out

Includes: Adhesiolysis, carpal tunnel release

4. Body Part
0Kidney, Right
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
ZNo Device
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 12 · Diseases and Disorders of the Male Reproductive System · Other Male Reproductive System O.R. Procedures

MDC 13 · Diseases and Disorders of the Female Reproductive System · Other Female Reproductive System O.R. Procedures

ICD-9-CM equivalent

Converter →
  • 59.02Other lysis of perirenal or periureteral adhesionsapproximate

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

Code history

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  5. 2020
  6. 2021
  7. 2022
  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 0TN00ZZ

Is 0TN00ZZ a valid ICD-10-PCS code for 2027?

Yes. 0TN00ZZ is valid for inpatient procedures from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.

Is 0TN00ZZ an O.R. procedure?

Yes. 0TN00ZZ is an O.R. procedure in MS-DRG v44.0.

What DRG does 0TN00ZZ group to?

Depending on the principal diagnosis, 0TN00ZZ can group to MS-DRG 656, MS-DRG 657, MS-DRG 658, MS-DRG 659, MS-DRG 660 and MS-DRG 661.

What is the ICD-9 procedure code for 0TN00ZZ?

The CMS GEMs map 0TN00ZZ to ICD-9-CM 59.02 (Other lysis of perirenal or periureteral adhesions).