0DCM8ZZExtirpation of Matter from Descending Colon, Via Natural or Artificial Opening Endoscopic
- Billable / Specific Code
0DCM8ZZ is a billable ICD-10-PCS procedure code for Extirpation of Matter from Descending Colon, Via Natural or Artificial Opening Endoscopic. It is valid on HIPAA claims for fiscal year 2026 (October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026). The root operation Extirpation involves taking or cutting out solid matter from 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 | C | Extirpation |
| 4 | BodyPart | M | Descending Colon |
| 5 | Approach | 8 | Via Natural or Artificial Opening Endoscopic |
| 6 | Device | Z | No Device |
| 7 | Qualifier | Z | No Qualifier |
Convert to ICD-9-PCS
Closest ICD-9-PCS equivalents for 0DCM8ZZ under the General Equivalence Mappings.
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Questions About 0DCM8ZZ
Is 0DCM8ZZ a billable code?
Yes. 0DCM8ZZ is a complete seven-character ICD-10-PCS code, specific enough to report Extirpation of Matter from Descending Colon, Via Natural or Artificial Opening Endoscopic on inpatient claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.
What do the characters in 0DCM8ZZ mean?
0DCM8ZZ 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 C is the Operation (Extirpation); the 4th character M is the BodyPart (Descending Colon); 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 Z is the Qualifier (No Qualifier).
What is the ICD-9-PCS equivalent of 0DCM8ZZ?
Under the General Equivalence Mappings, Extirpation of Matter from Descending Colon, Via Natural or Artificial Opening Endoscopic crosswalks to ICD-9-PCS 98.04 and 98.18. The mapping is approximate, so confirm it fits the documentation.
