0DNR0ZZRelease Anal Sphincter, Open Approach
- Billable / Specific Code
0DNR0ZZ is a billable ICD-10-PCS procedure code for Release Anal Sphincter, Open 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 Release involves freeing a body part from an abnormal physical constraint by cutting or 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 | N | Release |
| 4 | BodyPart | R | Anal Sphincter |
| 5 | Approach | 0 | Open |
| 6 | Device | Z | No Device |
| 7 | Qualifier | Z | No Qualifier |
Convert to ICD-9-PCS
Closest ICD-9-PCS equivalents for 0DNR0ZZ under the General Equivalence Mappings.
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Questions About 0DNR0ZZ
Is 0DNR0ZZ a billable code?
Yes. 0DNR0ZZ is a complete seven-character ICD-10-PCS code, specific enough to report Release Anal Sphincter, Open Approach on inpatient claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.
What do the characters in 0DNR0ZZ mean?
0DNR0ZZ 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 N is the Operation (Release); the 4th character R is the BodyPart (Anal Sphincter); the 5th character 0 is the Approach (Open); the 6th character Z is the Device (No Device); the 7th character Z is the Qualifier (No Qualifier).
What MS-DRG does 0DNR0ZZ group to?
On an inpatient stay, Release Anal Sphincter, Open Approach maps to MS-DRGs 347, 348, 349, 579, 580, 581, 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 0DNR0ZZ?
Under the General Equivalence Mappings, Release Anal Sphincter, Open Approach crosswalks to ICD-9-PCS 49.79. The mapping is approximate, so confirm it fits the documentation.
