ICD-10-PCS code structure

Section:
  0 = Medical and Surgical

Body System:
  T = Urinary System

Root Operation:
  5 = Destruction

Body Part:


See Terms used in Medical and Surgical

Select the appropriate procedure code based on the approach & device:

0T56 - Ureter, Right

  • Open Approach

    Cutting through the skin or mucous membrane and any other body layers necessary to expose the site of the procedure

    • No Device
      • 0T560ZZ - Destruction of Right Ureter, Open Approach

  • Percutaneous Approach

    Entry, by puncture or minor incision, of instrumentation through the skin or mucous membrane and any other body layers necessary to reach the site of the procedure

    • No Device
      • 0T563ZZ - Destruction of Right Ureter, Percutaneous Approach

  • Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach

    Entry, by puncture or minor incision, of instrumentation through the skin or mucous membrane and any other body layers necessary to reach and visualize the site of the procedure

    • No Device
      • 0T564ZZ - Destruction of Right Ureter, Perc Endo Approach

  • Via Natural or Artificial Opening Approach

    Entry of instrumentation through a natural or artificial external opening to reach the site of the procedure

    • No Device
      • 0T567ZZ - Destruction of Right Ureter, Via Opening

  • Via Natural or Artificial Opening Endoscopic Approach

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

    • No Device
      • 0T568ZZ - Destruction of Right Ureter, Endo