0TV78ZZRestriction of Left Ureter, Via Natural or Artificial Opening Endoscopic
- Billable / Specific Code
0TV78ZZ is a billable ICD-10-PCS procedure code for Restriction of Left Ureter, Via Natural or Artificial Opening Endoscopic. 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 Restriction involves partially 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 | T | Urinary System |
| 3 | Operation | V | Restriction |
| 4 | BodyPart | 7 | Ureter, Left |
| 5 | Approach | 8 | Via Natural or Artificial Opening Endoscopic |
| 6 | Device | Z | No Device |
| 7 | Qualifier | Z | No Qualifier |
Convert to ICD-9-PCS
Closest ICD-9-PCS equivalents for 0TV78ZZ under the General Equivalence Mappings.
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Questions About 0TV78ZZ
Is 0TV78ZZ a billable code?
Yes. 0TV78ZZ is a complete seven-character ICD-10-PCS code, specific enough to report Restriction of Left Ureter, Via Natural or Artificial Opening Endoscopic on inpatient claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.
What do the characters in 0TV78ZZ mean?
0TV78ZZ breaks down character by character: the 1st character 0 is the Section (Medical and Surgical); the 2nd character T is the Body System (Urinary System); the 3rd character V is the Operation (Restriction); the 4th character 7 is the BodyPart (Ureter, Left); the 5th character 8 is the Approach (Via Natural or Artificial Opening Endoscopic); the 6th character Z is the Device (No Device); the 7th character Z is the Qualifier (No Qualifier).
What MS-DRG does 0TV78ZZ group to?
On an inpatient stay, Restriction of Left Ureter, Via Natural or Artificial Opening Endoscopic maps to MS-DRGs 656, 657, 658, 659, 660, 661, 907, 908, 909, 957, 958, 959, with relative weights from 1.0354 to 7.6199. The MS-DRG sets the fixed Medicare payment for the stay.
What is the ICD-9-PCS equivalent of 0TV78ZZ?
Under the General Equivalence Mappings, Restriction of Left Ureter, Via Natural or Artificial Opening Endoscopic crosswalks to ICD-9-PCS 56.89. The mapping is approximate, so confirm it fits the documentation.
