0DBJ7ZXExcision of Appendix, Via Natural or Artificial Opening, Diagnostic
- Billable / Specific Code
0DBJ7ZX is a billable ICD-10-PCS procedure code for Excision of Appendix, Via Natural or Artificial Opening, Diagnostic. It is valid on HIPAA claims for fiscal year 2027 (October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027) 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. In AHRQ's Clinical Classifications Software (CCSR), this procedure falls under GI system biopsy (non-endoscopic).
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 | 7 | Via Natural or Artificial Opening |
| 6 | Device | Z | No Device |
| 7 | Qualifier | X | Diagnostic |
In the ICD-10-PCS Alphabetic Index
These FY 2027 ICD-10-PCS Alphabetic Index entries lead to this code:
To code excision of the appendix, open the FY 2027 ICD-10-PCS Alphabetic Index at Excision, then the subterm Appendix. The index leads to table 0DB, where the approach, device and qualifier values shown in the breakdown above complete the seven-character code 0DBJ7ZX.
Clinical Classification (CCSR)
AHRQ groups this procedure code into these clinical categories.
Convert to ICD-9-PCS
Closest ICD-9-PCS equivalents for this code under the General Equivalence Mappings.
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Questions About 0DBJ7ZX
Is 0DBJ7ZX a billable code?
Yes. This is a complete seven-character ICD-10-PCS code, specific enough to report Excision of Appendix, Via Natural or Artificial Opening, Diagnostic on inpatient claims from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.
What do the characters in 0DBJ7ZX mean?
The code 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 7 is the Approach (Via Natural or Artificial Opening); the 6th character Z is the Device (No Device); the 7th character X is the Qualifier (Diagnostic).
What MS-DRG does 0DBJ7ZX group to?
On an inpatient stay, Excision of Appendix, Via Natural or Artificial Opening, Diagnostic maps to MS-DRGs 397, 398, 399, with relative weights from 1.2031 to 2.3831. The MS-DRG sets the fixed Medicare payment for the stay.
What is the ICD-9-PCS equivalent of 0DBJ7ZX?
Under the General Equivalence Mappings, Excision of Appendix, Via Natural or Artificial Opening, Diagnostic crosswalks to ICD-9-PCS 47.99 (Other operations on appendix). The mapping is approximate, so confirm it fits the documentation.
