0D168ZLBypass Stomach to Transverse Colon, Via Natural or Artificial Opening Endoscopic
- Billable / Specific Code
0D168ZL is a billable ICD-10-PCS procedure code for Bypass Stomach to Transverse Colon, Via Natural or Artificial Opening Endoscopic. 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 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 | 6 | Stomach |
| 5 | Approach | 8 | Via Natural or Artificial Opening Endoscopic |
| 6 | Device | Z | No Device |
| 7 | Qualifier | L | Transverse Colon |
Convert to ICD-9-PCS
Closest ICD-9-PCS equivalents for 0D168ZL under the General Equivalence Mappings.
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Questions About 0D168ZL
Is 0D168ZL a billable code?
Yes. 0D168ZL is a complete seven-character ICD-10-PCS code, specific enough to report Bypass Stomach to Transverse Colon, Via Natural or Artificial Opening Endoscopic on inpatient claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.
What do the characters in 0D168ZL mean?
0D168ZL 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 6 is the BodyPart (Stomach); the 5th character 8 is the Approach (Via Natural or Artificial Opening Endoscopic); the 6th character Z is the Device (No Device); the 7th character L is the Qualifier (Transverse Colon).
What MS-DRG does 0D168ZL group to?
On an inpatient stay, Bypass Stomach to Transverse Colon, Via Natural or Artificial Opening Endoscopic maps to MS-DRGs 326, 327, 328, 423, 424, 425, 619, 620, 621, 820, 821, 822, 826, 827, 828, with relative weights from 1.2040 to 5.8648. The MS-DRG sets the fixed Medicare payment for the stay.
What is the ICD-9-PCS equivalent of 0D168ZL?
Under the General Equivalence Mappings, Bypass Stomach to Transverse Colon, Via Natural or Artificial Opening Endoscopic crosswalks to ICD-9-PCS 44.39. The mapping is approximate, so confirm it fits the documentation.
