0DLQXZZOcclusion of Anus, External Approach
- Billable / Specific Code
0DLQXZZ is a billable ICD-10-PCS procedure code for Occlusion of Anus, External Approach. It is valid on HIPAA claims for fiscal year 2026 (October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026) and groups to 9 MS-DRGs. The root operation Occlusion involves completely closing an orifice or the lumen of a tubular 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 | L | Occlusion |
| 4 | BodyPart | Q | Anus |
| 5 | Approach | X | External |
| 6 | Device | Z | No Device |
| 7 | Qualifier | Z | No Qualifier |
Convert to ICD-9-PCS
Closest ICD-9-PCS equivalents for 0DLQXZZ under the General Equivalence Mappings.
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Questions About 0DLQXZZ
Is 0DLQXZZ a billable code?
Yes. 0DLQXZZ is a complete seven-character ICD-10-PCS code, specific enough to report Occlusion of Anus, External Approach on inpatient claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.
What do the characters in 0DLQXZZ mean?
0DLQXZZ 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 L is the Operation (Occlusion); the 4th character Q is the BodyPart (Anus); the 5th character X is the Approach (External); the 6th character Z is the Device (No Device); the 7th character Z is the Qualifier (No Qualifier).
What MS-DRG does 0DLQXZZ group to?
On an inpatient stay, Occlusion of Anus, External Approach maps to MS-DRGs 347, 348, 349, 907, 908, 909, 957, 958, 959, with relative weights from 0.8706 to 7.6199. The MS-DRG sets the fixed Medicare payment for the stay.
What is the ICD-9-PCS equivalent of 0DLQXZZ?
Under the General Equivalence Mappings, Occlusion of Anus, External Approach crosswalks to ICD-9-PCS 49.99. The mapping is approximate, so confirm it fits the documentation.
