0U16079Bypass Left Fallopian Tube to Uterus with Autologous Tissue Substitute, Open Approach
- Billable / Specific Code
0U16079 is a billable ICD-10-PCS procedure code for Bypass Left Fallopian Tube to Uterus with Autologous Tissue Substitute, Open Approach. It is valid on HIPAA claims for fiscal year 2026 (October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026) and groups to 8 MS-DRGs. The root operation Bypass involves altering the route of passage of the contents 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 | U | Female Reproductive System |
| 3 | Operation | 1 | Bypass |
| 4 | BodyPart | 6 | Fallopian Tube, Left |
| 5 | Approach | 0 | Open |
| 6 | Device | 7 | Autologous Tissue Substitute |
| 7 | Qualifier | 9 | Uterus |
Convert to ICD-9-PCS
Closest ICD-9-PCS equivalents for 0U16079 under the General Equivalence Mappings.
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Questions About 0U16079
Is 0U16079 a billable code?
Yes. 0U16079 is a complete seven-character ICD-10-PCS code, specific enough to report Bypass Left Fallopian Tube to Uterus with Autologous Tissue Substitute, Open Approach on inpatient claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.
What do the characters in 0U16079 mean?
0U16079 breaks down character by character: the 1st character 0 is the Section (Medical and Surgical); the 2nd character U is the Body System (Female Reproductive System); the 3rd character 1 is the Operation (Bypass); the 4th character 6 is the BodyPart (Fallopian Tube, Left); the 5th character 0 is the Approach (Open); the 6th character 7 is the Device (Autologous Tissue Substitute); the 7th character 9 is the Qualifier (Uterus).
What MS-DRG does 0U16079 group to?
On an inpatient stay, Bypass Left Fallopian Tube to Uterus with Autologous Tissue Substitute, Open Approach maps to MS-DRGs 736, 737, 738, 739, 740, 741, 742, 743, with relative weights from 1.2407 to 3.5745. The MS-DRG sets the fixed Medicare payment for the stay.
What is the ICD-9-PCS equivalent of 0U16079?
Under the General Equivalence Mappings, Bypass Left Fallopian Tube to Uterus with Autologous Tissue Substitute, Open Approach crosswalks to ICD-9-PCS 66.74. The mapping is approximate, so confirm it fits the documentation.
