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ICD-10-PCS 2027 procedure code

0WHP81ZInsertion of Radioactive Element into Gastrointestinal Tract, Via Natural or Artificial Opening Endoscopic

✓ Valid for 2027O.R. procedure

Short description: Insertion of Radioactive Element into GI Tract, Endo

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 0WHP81Z

0WHP81Z is the ICD-10-PCS code for a insertion procedure on the gastrointestinal tract using a via natural or artificial opening endoscopic 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.

In plain terms, this corresponds to implantation or insertion of radioactive elements, the ICD-9-CM procedure title it maps to (92.27).

For a different body part, codes include 0WHQ81Z (respiratory tract) and 0WHR81Z (genitourinary tract).

The same procedure with a different approach is coded 0WHP01Z (open), 0WHP31Z (percutaneous), 0WHP41Z (percutaneous endoscopic) and 0WHP71Z (via natural or artificial opening).

With a different device, use 0WHP83Z (infusion device) and 0WHP8YZ (other device).

It is an operating-room procedure in the MS-DRG logic for DRG 356 (Other Digestive System O.R. Procedures with MCC), DRG 357 (Other Digestive System O.R. Procedures with CC), DRG 358 (Other Digestive System O.R. 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 “Other Digestive System O.R. Procedures” and “Other O.R. Procedures for Injuries”.

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
WAnatomical Regions, General
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
PGastrointestinal Tract
5. Approach
8Via Natural or Artificial Opening Endoscopic

Entry of instrumentation through a natural or artificial external opening to reach and visualize 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

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

ICD-9-CM equivalent

Converter →
  • 92.27Implantation or insertion of radioactive elementsapproximate

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

Code history

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  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 0WHP81Z

Is 0WHP81Z a valid ICD-10-PCS code for 2027?

Yes. 0WHP81Z is valid for inpatient procedures from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.

Is 0WHP81Z an O.R. procedure?

Yes. 0WHP81Z is an O.R. procedure in MS-DRG v44.0.

What DRG does 0WHP81Z group to?

Depending on the principal diagnosis, 0WHP81Z can group to MS-DRG 356, MS-DRG 357, MS-DRG 358, MS-DRG 907, MS-DRG 908 and MS-DRG 909.

What is the ICD-9 procedure code for 0WHP81Z?

The CMS GEMs map 0WHP81Z to ICD-9-CM 92.27 (Implantation or insertion of radioactive elements).