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ICD-10-PCS 2027 procedure code

0W99003Drainage of Right Pleural Cavity with Drainage Device, Active Mechanical Clearance, Open Approach

✓ Valid for 2027New for 2027

Short description: Drain R Pleural Cav w Drain Dev, Activ Mech Clrnc, Open

Code last changed in FY2027 (effective October 1, 2026). Source: official FY2027 ICD-10-PCS release from CMS. Page updated September 29, 2026. About our data

About 0W99003

0W99003 is the ICD-10-PCS code for a drainage procedure on the right pleural cavity using an open approach with drainage device (qualifier: active mechanical clearance). In ICD-10-PCS, drainage means taking or letting out fluids and/or gases from a body part.

For a different body part, codes include 0W9B003 (left pleural cavity) and 0W9C003 (mediastinum).

The same procedure with a different approach is coded 0W99303 (percutaneous) and 0W99403 (percutaneous endoscopic).

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 FY2027, effective October 1, 2026.

What each character means

1. Section
0Medical and Surgical
2. Body System
WAnatomical Regions, General
3. Operation
9Drainage

Taking or letting out fluids and/or gases from a body part

The qualifier DIAGNOSTIC is used to identify drainage procedures that are biopsies

Includes: Thoracentesis, incision and drainage

4. Body Part
9Pleural Cavity, 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
0Drainage Device

Includes: Cystostomy tube; Foley catheter; Percutaneous nephrostomy catheter; Thoracostomy tube

7. Qualifier
3Active Mechanical Clearance

Other versions of this procedure

Different qualifier

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
  • FY2027 (effective 10/1/2026): Added

Common questions about 0W99003

Is 0W99003 a valid ICD-10-PCS code for 2027?

Yes. 0W99003 is valid for inpatient procedures from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.