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ICD-10-PCS 2027 procedure code

0TNDXZZRelease Urethra, External 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 0TNDXZZ

0TNDXZZ is the ICD-10-PCS code for a release procedure on the urethra using an external 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 release of urethral stricture, the ICD-9-CM procedure title it maps to (58.5).

The same procedure with a different approach is coded 0TND0ZZ (open), 0TND3ZZ (percutaneous), 0TND4ZZ (percutaneous endoscopic), 0TND7ZZ (via natural or artificial opening) and 0TND8ZZ (via natural or artificial opening endoscopic).

It is an operating-room procedure in the MS-DRG logic for DRG 671 (Urethral Procedures with CC/MCC), DRG 672 (Urethral Procedures without CC/MCC), DRG 709 (Penis Procedures with CC/MCC), DRG 710 (Penis Procedures without CC/MCC), DRG 749 (Other Female Reproductive System O.R. Procedures with CC/MCC) and DRG 750 (Other Female Reproductive System O.R. Procedures without CC/MCC), under the surgical categories “Urethral Procedures”, “Penis Procedures”, “Other Female 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
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
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
ZNo Device
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 11 · Diseases and Disorders of the Kidney and Urinary Tract · Urethral Procedures

MDC 12 · Diseases and Disorders of the Male Reproductive System · Penis Procedures

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

ICD-9-CM equivalent

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  • 58.5Release of urethral strictureapproximate

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 0TNDXZZ

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

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

Is 0TNDXZZ an O.R. procedure?

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

What DRG does 0TNDXZZ group to?

Depending on the principal diagnosis, 0TNDXZZ can group to MS-DRG 671, MS-DRG 672, MS-DRG 709, MS-DRG 710, MS-DRG 749 and MS-DRG 750.

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

The CMS GEMs map 0TNDXZZ to ICD-9-CM 58.5 (Release of urethral stricture).