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ICD-10-PCS 2027 procedure code

0WHR81ZInsertion of Radioactive Element into Genitourinary Tract, Via Natural or Artificial Opening Endoscopic

✓ Valid for 2027O.R. procedure

Short description: Insertion of Radioactive Element into GU 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 0WHR81Z

0WHR81Z is the ICD-10-PCS code for a insertion procedure on the genitourinary 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 0WHP81Z (gastrointestinal tract) and 0WHQ81Z (respiratory tract).

The same procedure with a different approach is coded 0WHR01Z (open), 0WHR31Z (percutaneous), 0WHR41Z (percutaneous endoscopic) and 0WHR71Z (via natural or artificial opening).

With a different device, use 0WHR83Z (infusion device) and 0WHR8YZ (other device).

It is an operating-room procedure in the MS-DRG logic for DRG 673 (Other Kidney and Urinary Tract Procedures with MCC), DRG 674 (Other Kidney and Urinary Tract Procedures with CC), DRG 675 (Other Kidney and Urinary Tract Procedures without CC/MCC), DRG 715 (Male Reproductive System and Other O.R. Procedures for Malignancy with CC/MCC), DRG 716 (Male Reproductive System and Other O.R. Procedures for Malignancy without CC/MCC) and DRG 717 (Other Male Reproductive System O.R. Procedures with CC/MCC), under the surgical categories “Other Kidney and Urinary Tract Procedures”, “”, “Other Male Reproductive System O.R. Procedures” and 2 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
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
RGenitourinary 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.

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 · D&C, Conization, Laparoscopy and Tubal Interruption

ICD-9-CM equivalent

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  • 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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  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 0WHR81Z

Is 0WHR81Z a valid ICD-10-PCS code for 2027?

Yes. 0WHR81Z is valid for inpatient procedures from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.

Is 0WHR81Z an O.R. procedure?

Yes. 0WHR81Z is an O.R. procedure in MS-DRG v44.0.

What DRG does 0WHR81Z group to?

Depending on the principal diagnosis, 0WHR81Z can group to MS-DRG 673, MS-DRG 674, MS-DRG 675, MS-DRG 715, MS-DRG 716 and MS-DRG 717.

What is the ICD-9 procedure code for 0WHR81Z?

The CMS GEMs map 0WHR81Z to ICD-9-CM 92.27 (Implantation or insertion of radioactive elements).