0DDJ3ZXExtraction of Appendix, Percutaneous Approach, Diagnostic
- Billable / Specific Code
0DDJ3ZX is a billable ICD-10-PCS procedure code for Extraction of Appendix, Percutaneous Approach, Diagnostic. 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 Extraction involves pulling or stripping out or off all or a portion of a body part by the use of force.
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 | D | Extraction |
| 4 | BodyPart | J | Appendix |
| 5 | Approach | 3 | Percutaneous |
| 6 | Device | Z | No Device |
| 7 | Qualifier | X | Diagnostic |
Convert to ICD-9-PCS
Closest ICD-9-PCS equivalents for 0DDJ3ZX under the General Equivalence Mappings.
Code History
- 0DBJ3ZX — Excision of Appendix, Percutaneous Approach, Diagnostic
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Questions About 0DDJ3ZX
Is 0DDJ3ZX a billable code?
Yes. 0DDJ3ZX is a complete seven-character ICD-10-PCS code, specific enough to report Extraction of Appendix, Percutaneous Approach, Diagnostic on inpatient claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.
What do the characters in 0DDJ3ZX mean?
0DDJ3ZX 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 D is the Operation (Extraction); the 4th character J is the BodyPart (Appendix); the 5th character 3 is the Approach (Percutaneous); the 6th character Z is the Device (No Device); the 7th character X is the Qualifier (Diagnostic).
What MS-DRG does 0DDJ3ZX group to?
On an inpatient stay, Extraction of Appendix, Percutaneous Approach, Diagnostic 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 0DDJ3ZX?
Under the General Equivalence Mappings, Extraction of Appendix, Percutaneous Approach, Diagnostic crosswalks to ICD-9-PCS 47.99. The mapping is approximate, so confirm it fits the documentation.
