0DHQ3LZInsertion of Artificial Sphincter into Anus, Percutaneous Approach
- Billable / Specific Code
0DHQ3LZ is a billable ICD-10-PCS procedure code for Insertion of Artificial Sphincter into Anus, Percutaneous Approach. It is valid on HIPAA claims for fiscal year 2026 (October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026) 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.
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 | 3 | Percutaneous |
| 6 | Device | L | Artificial Sphincter |
| 7 | Qualifier | Z | No Qualifier |
Convert to ICD-9-PCS
Closest ICD-9-PCS equivalents for 0DHQ3LZ under the General Equivalence Mappings.
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Questions About 0DHQ3LZ
Is 0DHQ3LZ a billable code?
Yes. 0DHQ3LZ is a complete seven-character ICD-10-PCS code, specific enough to report Insertion of Artificial Sphincter into Anus, Percutaneous Approach on inpatient claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.
What do the characters in 0DHQ3LZ mean?
0DHQ3LZ 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 3 is the Approach (Percutaneous); the 6th character L is the Device (Artificial Sphincter); the 7th character Z is the Qualifier (No Qualifier).
What MS-DRG does 0DHQ3LZ group to?
On an inpatient stay, Insertion of Artificial Sphincter into Anus, Percutaneous Approach maps to MS-DRGs 332, 333, 334, 579, 580, 581, 907, 908, 909, 957, 958, 959, with relative weights from 1.3127 to 7.6199. The MS-DRG sets the fixed Medicare payment for the stay.
What is the ICD-9-PCS equivalent of 0DHQ3LZ?
Under the General Equivalence Mappings, Insertion of Artificial Sphincter into Anus, Percutaneous Approach crosswalks to ICD-9-PCS 49.75. The mapping is approximate, so confirm it fits the documentation.
