0D12479Bypass Middle Esophagus to Duodenum with Autologous Tissue Substitute, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach
- Billable / Specific Code
0D12479 is a billable ICD-10-PCS procedure code for Bypass Middle Esophagus to Duodenum with Autologous Tissue Substitute, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach. It is valid on HIPAA claims for fiscal year 2026 (October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026) and groups to MS-DRGs 326, 327, 328. The root operation Bypass involves altering the route of passage of the contents 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 | D | Gastrointestinal System |
| 3 | Operation | 1 | Bypass |
| 4 | BodyPart | 2 | Esophagus, Middle |
| 5 | Approach | 4 | Percutaneous Endoscopic |
| 6 | Device | 7 | Autologous Tissue Substitute |
| 7 | Qualifier | 9 | Duodenum |
Convert to ICD-9-PCS
Closest ICD-9-PCS equivalents for 0D12479 under the General Equivalence Mappings.
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Questions About 0D12479
Is 0D12479 a billable code?
Yes. 0D12479 is a complete seven-character ICD-10-PCS code, specific enough to report Bypass Middle Esophagus to Duodenum with Autologous Tissue Substitute, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach on inpatient claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.
What do the characters in 0D12479 mean?
0D12479 breaks down character by character: the 1st character 0 is the Section (Medical and Surgical); the 2nd character D is the Body System (Gastrointestinal System); the 3rd character 1 is the Operation (Bypass); the 4th character 2 is the BodyPart (Esophagus, Middle); the 5th character 4 is the Approach (Percutaneous Endoscopic); the 6th character 7 is the Device (Autologous Tissue Substitute); the 7th character 9 is the Qualifier (Duodenum).
What MS-DRG does 0D12479 group to?
On an inpatient stay, Bypass Middle Esophagus to Duodenum with Autologous Tissue Substitute, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach maps to MS-DRGs 326, 327, 328, with relative weights from 1.6023 to 4.9874. The MS-DRG sets the fixed Medicare payment for the stay.
What is the ICD-9-PCS equivalent of 0D12479?
Under the General Equivalence Mappings, Bypass Middle Esophagus to Duodenum with Autologous Tissue Substitute, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach crosswalks to ICD-9-PCS 42.54. The mapping is approximate, so confirm it fits the documentation.
