0DBJ0ZZExcision of Appendix, Open Approach
- Billable / Specific Code
0DBJ0ZZ is a billable ICD-10-PCS procedure code for Excision of Appendix, Open Approach. It is valid on HIPAA claims for fiscal year 2026 (October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026) and groups to MS-DRGs 397, 398, 399. The root operation Excision involves cutting out or off, without replacement, a portion of a 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 | B | Excision |
| 4 | BodyPart | J | Appendix |
| 5 | Approach | 0 | Open |
| 6 | Device | Z | No Device |
| 7 | Qualifier | Z | No Qualifier |
Convert to ICD-9-PCS
Closest ICD-9-PCS equivalents for 0DBJ0ZZ under the General Equivalence Mappings.
Code History
- 0DBJ4ZG — Excision of Appendix, Perc Endo Approach, Hnd-Asist
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Questions About 0DBJ0ZZ
Is 0DBJ0ZZ a billable code?
Yes. 0DBJ0ZZ is a complete seven-character ICD-10-PCS code, specific enough to report Excision of Appendix, Open Approach on inpatient claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.
What do the characters in 0DBJ0ZZ mean?
0DBJ0ZZ 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 B is the Operation (Excision); the 4th character J is the BodyPart (Appendix); the 5th character 0 is the Approach (Open); the 6th character Z is the Device (No Device); the 7th character Z is the Qualifier (No Qualifier).
What MS-DRG does 0DBJ0ZZ group to?
On an inpatient stay, Excision of Appendix, Open Approach maps to MS-DRGs 397, 398, 399, with relative weights from 1.1447 to 2.3949. The MS-DRG sets the fixed Medicare payment for the stay.
What is the ICD-9-PCS equivalent of 0DBJ0ZZ?
Under the General Equivalence Mappings, Excision of Appendix, Open Approach crosswalks to ICD-9-PCS 47.99. The mapping is approximate, so confirm it fits the documentation.
