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ICD-10-PCS/0PP/0PP244Z
Inpatient Procedure Code

0PP244Z

Removal of Internal Fixation Device from 3 or More Ribs, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach

Removal of Int Fix from 3+ Ribs, Perc Endo 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.

PositionValueMeaning
1
Section0

Medical and Surgical

2
Body SystemP

Upper Bones

3
Root OperationP

Removal

Taking out or off a device from a body part

4
Body Part2

Ribs, 3 or More

5
Approach4

Percutaneous Endoscopic

6
Device4

Internal Fixation 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 6 MS-DRGs:

From the CMS MS-DRG Definitions Manual, Appendix E. Actual DRG assignment depends on the complete claim.

Contextual Map

Every relationship of 0PP244Z 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

  • 0PP[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 495 — LOCAL EXCISION AND REMOVAL OF INTERNAL FIXATION DEVICES EXCEPT HIP AND FEMUR WITH MCC [MS-DRG]: “LOCAL EXCISION AND REMOVAL OF INTERNAL FIXATION DEVICES EXCEPT HIP AND FEMUR WITH MCC — Local Excision and Removal of Internal Fixation Devices Except Hip and Femur (MDC 08)”
  • DRG 496 — LOCAL EXCISION AND REMOVAL OF INTERNAL FIXATION DEVICES EXCEPT HIP AND FEMUR WITH CC [MS-DRG]: “LOCAL EXCISION AND REMOVAL OF INTERNAL FIXATION DEVICES EXCEPT HIP AND FEMUR WITH CC — Local Excision and Removal of Internal Fixation Devices Except Hip and Femur (MDC 08)”
  • DRG 497 — LOCAL EXCISION AND REMOVAL OF INTERNAL FIXATION DEVICES EXCEPT HIP AND FEMUR WITHOUT CC/MCC [MS-DRG]: “LOCAL EXCISION AND REMOVAL OF INTERNAL FIXATION DEVICES EXCEPT HIP AND FEMUR WITHOUT CC/MCC — Local Excision and Removal of Internal Fixation Devices Except Hip and Femur (MDC 08)”
  • DRG 907 — OTHER O.R. PROCEDURES FOR INJURIES WITH MCC [MS-DRG]: “OTHER O.R. PROCEDURES FOR INJURIES WITH MCC — Other O.R. Procedures for Injuries (MDC 21)”
  • DRG 908 — OTHER O.R. PROCEDURES FOR INJURIES WITH CC [MS-DRG]: “OTHER O.R. PROCEDURES FOR INJURIES WITH CC — Other O.R. Procedures for Injuries (MDC 21)”
  • DRG 909 — OTHER O.R. PROCEDURES FOR INJURIES WITHOUT CC/MCC [MS-DRG]: “OTHER O.R. PROCEDURES FOR INJURIES WITHOUT CC/MCC — Other O.R. 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

  • 0PP044Z — Removal of Internal Fixation Device from Sternum, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach [One axis away]
  • 0PP144Z — Removal of Internal Fixation Device from 1 to 2 Ribs, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach [One axis away]
  • 0PP204Z — Removal of Internal Fixation Device from 3 or More Ribs, Open Approach [One axis away]
  • 0PP234Z — Removal of Internal Fixation Device from 3 or More Ribs, Percutaneous Approach [One axis away]
  • 0PP247Z — Removal of Autologous Tissue Substitute from 3 or More Ribs, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach [One axis away]
  • 0PP24JZ — Removal of Synthetic Substitute from 3 or More Ribs, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach [One axis away]
  • 0PP24KZ — Removal of Nonautologous Tissue Substitute from 3 or More Ribs, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach [One axis away]
  • 0PP2X4Z — Removal of Internal Fixation Device from 3 or More Ribs, External Approach [One axis away]

Change history

No changes recorded for this code — unchanged since the FY2026 (April) baseline of the change ledger.