0FND0ZZRelease Pancreatic Duct, Open Approach
- Billable / Specific Code
0FND0ZZ is a billable ICD-10-PCS procedure code for Release Pancreatic Duct, Open Approach. It is valid on HIPAA claims for fiscal year 2026 (October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026) and groups to 20 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 | F | Hepatobiliary System and Pancreas |
| 3 | Operation | N | Release |
| 4 | BodyPart | D | Pancreatic Duct |
| 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 0FND0ZZ under the General Equivalence Mappings.
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Questions About 0FND0ZZ
Is 0FND0ZZ a billable code?
Yes. 0FND0ZZ is a complete seven-character ICD-10-PCS code, specific enough to report Release Pancreatic Duct, Open Approach on inpatient claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.
What do the characters in 0FND0ZZ mean?
0FND0ZZ breaks down character by character: the 1st character 0 is the Section (Medical and Surgical); the 2nd character F is the Body System (Hepatobiliary System and Pancreas); the 3rd character N is the Operation (Release); the 4th character D is the BodyPart (Pancreatic Duct); 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 0FND0ZZ group to?
On an inpatient stay, Release Pancreatic Duct, Open Approach maps to MS-DRGs 335, 336, 337, 423, 424, 425, 628, 629, 630, 673, 674, 675, 749, 750, 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 0FND0ZZ?
Under the General Equivalence Mappings, Release Pancreatic Duct, Open Approach crosswalks to ICD-9-PCS 54.59. The mapping is approximate, so confirm it fits the documentation.
