ICD-10-PCS Code For Cervical Vertebra: Procedure Code Group Overview

The International Classification of Diseases, Tenth Revision, Procedure Coding System (ICD-10-PCS) code group 0P93 includes procedures performed to drain fluids or gases from structures in the cervical vertebra. These ICD-10-PCS codes are used for inpatient documentation when removal of fluid or gas from the cervical vertebra is performed for diagnostic or therapeutic reasons. Accurate coding within the ICD-10-PCS 0P93 group is essential for proper inpatient reimbursement, as it captures the procedure performed and supports clinical documentation accuracy.

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Cervical Vertebra Drainage Procedure Overview

This procedure group includes inpatient drainage procedures involving the cervical vertebrae within the upper bones body system. These procedures remove fluid or gas from a cervical vertebra for diagnostic or therapeutic reasons. Accurate ICD-10-PCS coding ensures the inpatient record reflects the drainage performed on the cervical vertebra and supports correct case mix designation and reimbursement.

Code Attributes

Character	ICD-10-PCS Category	Code Group Details
0	Section	Medical and Surgical
P	Body System	Upper Bones
9	Operation	Drainage
3	Body Part	Cervical Vertebra

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Cervical Vertebra Drainage Procedure Overview

Code Attributes

Character	ICD-10-PCS Category	Code Group Details
0	Section	Medical and Surgical
P	Body System	Upper Bones
9	Operation	Drainage
3	Body Part	Cervical Vertebra

When to Use

Use a code from this group when a clinician performs drainage to remove fluid or gas from a cervical vertebra as part of inpatient care. These codes apply when the procedure is documented as drainage of the cervical vertebra and affects inpatient case assignment.

ICD-10-PCS Codes

9 rows

ICD-10-PCS Code	Description
0P9300Z	Drainage of Cervical Vertebra with Drainage Device, Open Approach
0P930ZX	Drainage of Cervical Vertebra, Open Approach, Diagnostic
0P930ZZ	Drainage of Cervical Vertebra, Open Approach
0P9330Z	Drainage of Cervical Vertebra with Drainage Device, Percutaneous Approach
0P933ZX	Drainage of Cervical Vertebra, Percutaneous Approach, Diagnostic
0P933ZZ	Drainage of Cervical Vertebra, Percutaneous Approach
0P9340Z	Drainage of Cervical Vertebra with Drainage Device, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach
0P934ZX	Drainage of Cervical Vertebra, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach, Diagnostic
0P934ZZ	Drainage of Cervical Vertebra, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach

DRG Codes

15 rows

DRG Code	Description
143	Other Ear, Nose, Mouth and Throat O.R. Procedures with MCC
144	Other Ear, Nose, Mouth and Throat O.R. Procedures with CC
145	Other Ear, Nose, Mouth and Throat O.R. Procedures without CC/MCC
477	Biopsies of Musculoskeletal System and Connective Tissue with MCC
478	Biopsies of Musculoskeletal System and Connective Tissue with CC
479	Biopsies of Musculoskeletal System and Connective Tissue without CC/MCC
495	Local Excision and Removal of Internal Fixation Devices Except Hip and Femur with MCC
496	Local Excision and Removal of Internal Fixation Devices Except Hip and Femur with CC
497	Local Excision and Removal of Internal Fixation Devices Except Hip and Femur without CC/MCC
802	Other O.R. Procedures of the Blood and Blood Forming Organs with MCC

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Typical Clinical Scenarios

An elderly patient on anticoagulation presents to the emergency department with acute neck pain, progressive neurological deficits, and imaging showing an enlarging epidural hematoma within a cervical vertebra causing spinal cord compression. The patient is admitted urgently for decompression and evacuation of the hematoma to relieve pressure and prevent permanent neurologic injury; an open drainage approach may be used when direct access and control of bleeding are required. Typical codes: 0P9300Z, 0P930ZZ
A middle-aged patient with chronic osteomyelitis of a cervical vertebra develops a persistent purulent collection that has failed conservative outpatient management; they are admitted for definitive source control and removal of infected fluid. A percutaneous drainage procedure, often image-guided, is performed to evacuate the abscess and allow culture-directed therapy as part of the inpatient treatment plan. Typical codes: 0P9330Z, 0P933ZZ
A patient previously treated with percutaneous needle drainage for a cervical vertebral abscess returns with recurrent localized collection and complex loculations; during a planned inpatient procedure, a percutaneous endoscopic drainage is performed to directly visualize and debride the cavity and place a drainage device for ongoing drainage. Typical codes: 0P9340Z, 0P934ZX

Related Codes

0P90-STERNUM-DRAINAGE

ICD-10-PCS Code For Sternum: Procedure Code Group Overview

0P91-RIBS-1-TO-2-DRAINAGE

ICD-10-PCS Code For Ribs, 1 To 2: Procedure Code Group Overview

0P92-RIBS-3-OR-MORE-DRAINAGE

ICD-10-PCS Code For Ribs, 3 Or More: Procedure Code Group Overview

0P94-THORACIC-VERTEBRA-DRAINAGE

ICD-10-PCS Code For Thoracic Vertebra: Procedure Code Group Overview

0P95-SCAPULA-RIGHT-DRAINAGE

ICD-10-PCS Code For Scapula Right: Procedure Code Group Overview

0P96-LEFT-SCAPULA-DRAINAGE

ICD-10-PCS Code For Scapula, Left: Procedure Code Group Overview

0P97-GLENOID-CAVITY-DRAINAGE

ICD-10-PCS Code For Glenoid Cavity, Right: Procedure Code Group Overview

0P98-GLENOID-CAVITY-DRAINAGE

ICD-10-PCS Code For Glenoid Cavity, Left: Procedure Code Group Overview

0P99-CLAVICLE-RIGHT-DRAINAGE

ICD-10-PCS Code For Clavicle Right: Procedure Code Group Overview

0P9C-HUMERAL-HEAD-RIGHT-DRAINAGE

ICD-10-PCS Code For Humeral Head Right: Procedure Code Group Overview

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Frequently Asked Questions

References

1.CPT® Codes and Descriptions. AAPC. Retrieved Aug 11, 2026.Maintains the CPT code set's official descriptions and guidelines, licensed from the American Medical Association, used as the definitional source for CPT codes on this page.
2.HCPCS Quarterly Update. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Retrieved Aug 11, 2026.CMS's quarterly release of HCPCS Level II codes and short/long descriptors, the source for HCPCS code definitions and update history.
3.ICD-10-CM Full Code List. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Retrieved Aug 11, 2026.CMS's complete ICD-10-CM diagnosis code list, used to cross-reference diagnosis codes associated with this procedure or service.

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When to Use

ICD-10-PCS Codes

9 rows

ICD-10-PCS Code	Description
0P9300Z	Drainage of Cervical Vertebra with Drainage Device, Open Approach
0P930ZX	Drainage of Cervical Vertebra, Open Approach, Diagnostic
0P930ZZ	Drainage of Cervical Vertebra, Open Approach
0P9330Z	Drainage of Cervical Vertebra with Drainage Device, Percutaneous Approach
0P933ZX	Drainage of Cervical Vertebra, Percutaneous Approach, Diagnostic
0P933ZZ	Drainage of Cervical Vertebra, Percutaneous Approach
0P9340Z	Drainage of Cervical Vertebra with Drainage Device, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach
0P934ZX	Drainage of Cervical Vertebra, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach, Diagnostic
0P934ZZ	Drainage of Cervical Vertebra, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach

DRG Codes

15 rows

DRG Code	Description
143	Other Ear, Nose, Mouth and Throat O.R. Procedures with MCC
144	Other Ear, Nose, Mouth and Throat O.R. Procedures with CC
145	Other Ear, Nose, Mouth and Throat O.R. Procedures without CC/MCC
477	Biopsies of Musculoskeletal System and Connective Tissue with MCC
478	Biopsies of Musculoskeletal System and Connective Tissue with CC
479	Biopsies of Musculoskeletal System and Connective Tissue without CC/MCC
495	Local Excision and Removal of Internal Fixation Devices Except Hip and Femur with MCC
496	Local Excision and Removal of Internal Fixation Devices Except Hip and Femur with CC
497	Local Excision and Removal of Internal Fixation Devices Except Hip and Femur without CC/MCC
802	Other O.R. Procedures of the Blood and Blood Forming Organs with MCC

Showing 1–10 of 15

Typical Clinical Scenarios

An elderly patient on anticoagulation presents to the emergency department with acute neck pain, progressive neurological deficits, and imaging showing an enlarging epidural hematoma within a cervical vertebra causing spinal cord compression. The patient is admitted urgently for decompression and evacuation of the hematoma to relieve pressure and prevent permanent neurologic injury; an open drainage approach may be used when direct access and control of bleeding are required. Typical codes: 0P9300Z, 0P930ZZ
A middle-aged patient with chronic osteomyelitis of a cervical vertebra develops a persistent purulent collection that has failed conservative outpatient management; they are admitted for definitive source control and removal of infected fluid. A percutaneous drainage procedure, often image-guided, is performed to evacuate the abscess and allow culture-directed therapy as part of the inpatient treatment plan. Typical codes: 0P9330Z, 0P933ZZ
A patient previously treated with percutaneous needle drainage for a cervical vertebral abscess returns with recurrent localized collection and complex loculations; during a planned inpatient procedure, a percutaneous endoscopic drainage is performed to directly visualize and debride the cavity and place a drainage device for ongoing drainage. Typical codes: 0P9340Z, 0P934ZX

Related Codes

0P90-STERNUM-DRAINAGE

ICD-10-PCS Code For Sternum: Procedure Code Group Overview

0P91-RIBS-1-TO-2-DRAINAGE

ICD-10-PCS Code For Ribs, 1 To 2: Procedure Code Group Overview

0P92-RIBS-3-OR-MORE-DRAINAGE

ICD-10-PCS Code For Ribs, 3 Or More: Procedure Code Group Overview

0P94-THORACIC-VERTEBRA-DRAINAGE

ICD-10-PCS Code For Thoracic Vertebra: Procedure Code Group Overview

0P95-SCAPULA-RIGHT-DRAINAGE

ICD-10-PCS Code For Scapula Right: Procedure Code Group Overview

0P96-LEFT-SCAPULA-DRAINAGE

ICD-10-PCS Code For Scapula, Left: Procedure Code Group Overview

0P97-GLENOID-CAVITY-DRAINAGE

ICD-10-PCS Code For Glenoid Cavity, Right: Procedure Code Group Overview

0P98-GLENOID-CAVITY-DRAINAGE

ICD-10-PCS Code For Glenoid Cavity, Left: Procedure Code Group Overview

0P99-CLAVICLE-RIGHT-DRAINAGE

ICD-10-PCS Code For Clavicle Right: Procedure Code Group Overview

0P9C-HUMERAL-HEAD-RIGHT-DRAINAGE

ICD-10-PCS Code For Humeral Head Right: Procedure Code Group Overview

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Frequently Asked Questions

References

1.CPT® Codes and Descriptions. AAPC. Retrieved Aug 11, 2026.Maintains the CPT code set's official descriptions and guidelines, licensed from the American Medical Association, used as the definitional source for CPT codes on this page.
2.HCPCS Quarterly Update. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Retrieved Aug 11, 2026.CMS's quarterly release of HCPCS Level II codes and short/long descriptors, the source for HCPCS code definitions and update history.
3.ICD-10-CM Full Code List. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Retrieved Aug 11, 2026.CMS's complete ICD-10-CM diagnosis code list, used to cross-reference diagnosis codes associated with this procedure or service.

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Cervical Vertebra Drainage Procedure Overview

Code Attributes

ICD-10-PCS Code For Cervical Vertebra: Procedure Code Group Overview

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Cervical Vertebra Drainage Procedure Overview

Code Attributes

When to Use

ICD-10-PCS Codes

DRG Codes

Typical Clinical Scenarios

Related Codes

Which ICD-10-PCS code group covers drainage procedures of the cervical vertebra?

What are the body system and operation attributes for codes in the 0P93 group?

What approaches and device designations are captured within the individual codes of 0P93?

How does accurate coding within ICD-10-PCS group 0P93 impact inpatient records?

Which DRG categories may be related to procedures coded in the 0P93 group?

References

When to Use

ICD-10-PCS Codes

DRG Codes

Typical Clinical Scenarios

Related Codes

Which ICD-10-PCS code group covers drainage procedures of the cervical vertebra?

What are the body system and operation attributes for codes in the 0P93 group?

What approaches and device designations are captured within the individual codes of 0P93?

How does accurate coding within ICD-10-PCS group 0P93 impact inpatient records?

Which DRG categories may be related to procedures coded in the 0P93 group?

References