0DHQ0LZInsertion of Artificial Sphincter into Anus, Open Approach
- Billable / Specific Code
0DHQ0LZ is a billable ICD-10-PCS procedure code for Insertion of Artificial Sphincter into Anus, Open Approach. It is valid on HIPAA claims for fiscal year 2027 (October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027) and groups to 12 MS-DRGs. The root operation Insertion involves putting in a nonbiological appliance that monitors, assists, performs, or prevents a physiological function but does not physically take the place of a body part. In AHRQ's Clinical Classifications Software (CCSR), this procedure falls under Other GI system device procedures.
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 | H | Insertion |
| 4 | BodyPart | Q | Anus |
| 5 | Approach | 0 | Open |
| 6 | Device | L | Artificial Sphincter |
| 7 | Qualifier | Z | No Qualifier |
In the ICD-10-PCS Alphabetic Index
These FY 2027 ICD-10-PCS Alphabetic Index entries lead to this code:
To code intubation of the feeding device, open the FY 2027 ICD-10-PCS Alphabetic Index at Intubation, then the subterm Feeding Device. The index leads to table 0DH, where the approach, device and qualifier values shown in the breakdown above complete the seven-character code 0DHQ0LZ.
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 0DHQ0LZ
Is 0DHQ0LZ a billable code?
Yes. This is a complete seven-character ICD-10-PCS code, specific enough to report Insertion of Artificial Sphincter into Anus, Open Approach on inpatient claims from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.
What do the characters in 0DHQ0LZ 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 H is the Operation (Insertion); the 4th character Q is the BodyPart (Anus); the 5th character 0 is the Approach (Open); the 6th character L is the Device (Artificial Sphincter); the 7th character Z is the Qualifier (No Qualifier).
What MS-DRG does 0DHQ0LZ group to?
On an inpatient stay, Insertion of Artificial Sphincter into Anus, Open Approach maps to MS-DRGs 332, 333, 334, 579, 580, 581, 907, 908, 909, 957, 958, 959, with relative weights from 1.3810 to 7.5502. The MS-DRG sets the fixed Medicare payment for the stay.
What is the ICD-9-PCS equivalent of 0DHQ0LZ?
Under the General Equivalence Mappings, Insertion of Artificial Sphincter into Anus, Open Approach crosswalks to ICD-9-PCS 49.75 (Implantation or revision of artificial anal sphincter). The mapping is approximate, so confirm it fits the documentation.
