2025 ICD-10-CM Procedure Code 0DCQ8ZZ

Extirpation of Matter from Anus, Via Natural or Artificial Opening Endoscopic

ICD-10-PCS Code:: 0DCQ8ZZ
ICD-10-PCS Code for:: Extirpation of Matter from Anus, Endo
Is Billable?: Yes - Valid for Submission
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0DCQ8ZZ is a billable procedure code used to specify the performance of extirpation of matter from anus, via natural or artificial opening endoscopic. The code is valid for the year 2025 for the submission of HIPAA-covered transactions. The procedure code involves taking or cutting out solid matter from a body part. Procedure code explanation: the solid matter may be an abnormal byproduct of a biological function or a foreign body; it may be imbedded in a body part or in the lumen of a tubular body part. the solid matter may or may not have been previously broken into pieces thrombectomy, choledocholithotomy

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Code Information
PCS Table
Clinical Classification
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0DCQ8ZZ PCS Table

In an PCS table each code is represented by up seven alphanumeric characters, with each character in the table respresenting different aspects of the procedure. In the table provided below, each row represents an individual character and includes information about the character's position, designation, label, and procedure notes. For this PCS table the procedure code is in the medical and surgical section and is part of the gastrointestinal system body system, classified under extirpation operation. The applicable bodypart for this procedure code is anus.

Position	Designation	Character	Label	Procedures Notes
1	Section	0	Medical and Surgical
2	Body System	D	Gastrointestinal System
3	Operation	C	Extirpation	Involves: Taking or cutting out solid matter from a body part Explanation: The solid matter may be an abnormal byproduct of a biological function or a foreign body; it may be imbedded in a body part or in the lumen of a tubular body part. The solid matter may or may not have been previously broken into pieces Includes: Thrombectomy, choledocholithotomy
4	BodyPart	Q	Anus	Includes: Anal orifice
5	Approach	8	Via Natural or Artificial Opening Endoscopic	Involves: Entry of instrumentation through a natural or artificial external opening to reach and visualize the site of the procedure
6	Device	Z	No Device	Explanation: The value Z is used for the sixth character to indicate that a specific device does not apply to the procedure.
7	Qualifier	Z	No Qualifier	Explanation: The value Z is used for the seventh character to indicate that a specific qualifier does not apply to the procedure.

Clinical Classification

Lower GI therapeutic procedures, NEC (excluding open and laparoscopic)

CCSR Code: GIS029

Clinical Domain: Gastrointestinal System Procedures GIS contains 29 categories that include procedures performed on the gastrointestinal (GI) system, such as appendectomy, gastrostomy, and colonoscopy and proctoscopy with biopsy.

Convert to ICD-9-PCS

Below are the ICD-9=PCS code(s) that most closely match this ICD-10-PCS code, based on the General Equivalence Mappings (GEMs). This ICD-10-PCS to ICD-9-PCS crosswalk tool is helpful for coders who need to reference legacy diagnosis codes for audits, historical claims, or approximate code comparisons.

ICD-9-PCS Code

Code: 9805

Approximate Flag: This is an approximate match. The ICD-9-PCS code reflects a close but not exact equivalent of the ICD-10-PCS procedure.

Other ICD-10-PCS Codes Used for Extirpation Anus

What is ICD-10-PCS?

The ICD-10 Procedure Coding System (ICD-10-PCS) is a catalog of procedural codes used by medical professionals for hospital inpatient healthcare settings. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) maintain the catalog in the U.S. releasing yearly updates. The 2025 ICD-10-PCS codes are to be used for discharges occurring from October 1, 2024 through September 30, 2025.

Each ICD-10-PCS code has a structure of seven alphanumeric characters and contains no decimals. The first character defines the major "section". Depending on the "section" the second through seventh characters mean different things.