04L44ZZOcclusion of Splenic Artery, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach
- Billable / Specific Code
04L44ZZ is a billable ICD-10-PCS procedure code for Occlusion of Splenic Artery, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach. It is valid on HIPAA claims for fiscal year 2026 (October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026) and groups to 15 MS-DRGs. The root operation Occlusion involves completely closing an orifice or the lumen of a tubular body part.
Code Identity
PCS Table Breakdown
Each ICD-10-PCS code is built from seven characters, each an axis of the procedure. Hover or tap the icons for the official CMS definitions.
| Position | Designation | Value | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Section | 0 | Medical and Surgical |
| 2 | Body System | 4 | Lower Arteries |
| 3 | Operation | L | Occlusion |
| 4 | BodyPart | 4 | Splenic Artery |
| 5 | Approach | 4 | Percutaneous Endoscopic |
| 6 | Device | Z | No Device |
| 7 | Qualifier | Z | No Qualifier |
Convert to ICD-9-PCS
Closest ICD-9-PCS equivalents for 04L44ZZ under the General Equivalence Mappings.
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Questions About 04L44ZZ
Is 04L44ZZ a billable code?
Yes. 04L44ZZ is a complete seven-character ICD-10-PCS code, specific enough to report Occlusion of Splenic Artery, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach on inpatient claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.
What do the characters in 04L44ZZ mean?
04L44ZZ breaks down character by character: the 1st character 0 is the Section (Medical and Surgical); the 2nd character 4 is the Body System (Lower Arteries); the 3rd character L is the Operation (Occlusion); the 4th character 4 is the BodyPart (Splenic Artery); the 5th character 4 is the Approach (Percutaneous Endoscopic); the 6th character Z is the Device (No Device); the 7th character Z is the Qualifier (No Qualifier).
What MS-DRG does 04L44ZZ group to?
On an inpatient stay, Occlusion of Splenic Artery, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach maps to MS-DRGs 270, 271, 272, 356, 357, 358, 799, 800, 801, 907, 908, 909, 957, 958, 959, with relative weights from 1.3127 to 7.6199. The MS-DRG sets the fixed Medicare payment for the stay.
What is the ICD-9-PCS equivalent of 04L44ZZ?
Under the General Equivalence Mappings, Occlusion of Splenic Artery, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach crosswalks to ICD-9-PCS 38.86. The mapping is approximate, so confirm it fits the documentation.
