0M950ZZ
Drainage of Right Wrist Bursa and Ligament, Open Approach
Axis Breakdown
Every ICD-10-PCS code is exactly seven characters, one per axis. Each character's meaning is defined by its position in the code.
| Position | Value | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Section0 | Medical and Surgical |
| 2 | Body SystemM | Bursae and Ligaments |
| 3 | Root Operation9 | Drainage Taking or letting out fluids and/or gases from a body part |
| 4 | Body Part5 | Wrist Bursa and Ligament, Right |
| 5 | Approach0 | Open |
| 6 | DeviceZ | No Device |
| 7 | QualifierZ | No Qualifier |
Potential MS-DRG Relationships (FY2026)
The MS-DRG grouper treats this as an operating room procedure. It appears in the surgical logic of 2 MS-DRGs:
From the CMS MS-DRG Definitions Manual, Appendix E. Actual DRG assignment depends on the complete claim.
Contextual Map
Every relationship of 0M950ZZ in one view: hierarchy, official tabular instructions in both directions, clinical classification, risk adjustment, MS-DRG participation, index terms and change history — each edge carrying the CMS source it derives from.
PCS table
- 0M9[PCS table]
- [object Object] — Section: [object Object] [Section]: “[object Object]”
- [object Object] — Body System: [object Object] [Body System]: “[object Object]”
- [object Object] — Operation: [object Object] [Operation]: “[object Object]”
MS-DRG participation
- DRG 506 — MAJOR THUMB OR JOINT PROCEDURES [MS-DRG]: “MAJOR THUMB OR JOINT PROCEDURES — Major Thumb or Joint Procedures (MDC 08)”
- DRG 906 — HAND PROCEDURES FOR INJURIES [MS-DRG]: “HAND PROCEDURES FOR INJURIES — Hand Procedures for Injuries (MDC 21)”
MDC crossing · diagnoses (31735)
- MDC 08 — Diseases and Disorders of the Musculoskeletal System and Connective Tissue [MDC crossing]: “Diseases and Disorders of the Musculoskeletal System and Connective Tissue — the grouper's crossing between diagnoses and procedures: a principal diagnosis sets the MDC, and same-MDC procedures move the stay to its surgical DRGs.”
- MDC 21 — Injuries, Poisonings and Toxic Effects of Drugs [MDC crossing]: “Injuries, Poisonings and Toxic Effects of Drugs — the grouper's crossing between diagnoses and procedures: a principal diagnosis sets the MDC, and same-MDC procedures move the stay to its surgical DRGs.”
- A02.23 — Salmonella arthritis [Same-MDC diagnosis]: “Salmonella arthritis — grouped in MDC 08, the diagnosis side of this code's crossing.” · check together
- A02.24 — Salmonella osteomyelitis [Same-MDC diagnosis]: “Salmonella osteomyelitis — grouped in MDC 08, the diagnosis side of this code's crossing.” · check together
- A18.01 — Tuberculosis of spine [Same-MDC diagnosis]: “Tuberculosis of spine — grouped in MDC 08, the diagnosis side of this code's crossing.” · check together
- A18.02 — Tuberculous arthritis of other joints [Same-MDC diagnosis]: “Tuberculous arthritis of other joints — grouped in MDC 08, the diagnosis side of this code's crossing.” · check together
- A18.03 — Tuberculosis of other bones [Same-MDC diagnosis]: “Tuberculosis of other bones — grouped in MDC 08, the diagnosis side of this code's crossing.” · check together
- and 31730 more
Nearest codes
- 0M900ZZ — Drainage of Head and Neck Bursa and Ligament, Open Approach [One axis away]
- 0M910ZZ — Drainage of Right Shoulder Bursa and Ligament, Open Approach [One axis away]
- 0M920ZZ — Drainage of Left Shoulder Bursa and Ligament, Open Approach [One axis away]
- 0M930ZZ — Drainage of Right Elbow Bursa and Ligament, Open Approach [One axis away]
- 0M940ZZ — Drainage of Left Elbow Bursa and Ligament, Open Approach [One axis away]
- 0M9500Z — Drainage of Right Wrist Bursa and Ligament with Drainage Device, Open Approach [One axis away]
- 0M950ZX — Drainage of Right Wrist Bursa and Ligament, Open Approach, Diagnostic [One axis away]
- 0M953ZZ — Drainage of Right Wrist Bursa and Ligament, Percutaneous Approach [One axis away]
Change history
No changes recorded for this code — unchanged since the FY2026 (April) baseline of the change ledger.