0DV68DZRestriction of Stomach with Intraluminal Device, Via Natural or Artificial Opening Endoscopic
- Billable / Specific Code
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0DV68DZ is a billable ICD-10-PCS procedure code for Restriction of Stomach with Intraluminal Device, Via Natural or Artificial Opening Endoscopic. It is valid on HIPAA claims for fiscal year 2026 (October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026). The root operation Restriction involves partially closing an orifice or the lumen of a tubular body part. Medicare may not cover this procedure; review the non-covered procedure codes edit.
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 | V | Restriction |
| 4 | BodyPart | 6 | Stomach |
| 5 | Approach | 8 | Via Natural or Artificial Opening Endoscopic |
| 6 | Device | D | Intraluminal Device |
| 7 | Qualifier | Z | No Qualifier |
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Convert to ICD-9-PCS
Closest ICD-9-PCS equivalents for 0DV68DZ under the General Equivalence Mappings.
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Questions About 0DV68DZ
Is 0DV68DZ a billable code?
Yes. 0DV68DZ is a complete seven-character ICD-10-PCS code, specific enough to report Restriction of Stomach with Intraluminal Device, Via Natural or Artificial Opening Endoscopic on inpatient claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.
What do the characters in 0DV68DZ mean?
0DV68DZ 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 V is the Operation (Restriction); the 4th character 6 is the BodyPart (Stomach); the 5th character 8 is the Approach (Via Natural or Artificial Opening Endoscopic); the 6th character D is the Device (Intraluminal Device); the 7th character Z is the Qualifier (No Qualifier).
Is 0DV68DZ covered by Medicare?
Review coverage carefully. The Medicare Code Editor applies a non-covered procedure codes edit to 0DV68DZ, which can affect payment for Restriction of Stomach with Intraluminal Device, Via Natural or Artificial Opening Endoscopic.
What is the ICD-9-PCS equivalent of 0DV68DZ?
Under the General Equivalence Mappings, Restriction of Stomach with Intraluminal Device, Via Natural or Artificial Opening Endoscopic crosswalks to ICD-9-PCS 44.93. The mapping is approximate, so confirm it fits the documentation.
