0U790ZZDilation of Uterus, Open Approach
- Billable / Specific Code
0U790ZZ is a billable ICD-10-PCS procedure code for Dilation of Uterus, Open Approach. It is valid on HIPAA claims for fiscal year 2026 (October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026) and groups to 14 MS-DRGs. The root operation Dilation involves expanding 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 | U | Female Reproductive System |
| 3 | Operation | 7 | Dilation |
| 4 | BodyPart | 9 | Uterus |
| 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 0U790ZZ under the General Equivalence Mappings.
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Questions About 0U790ZZ
Is 0U790ZZ a billable code?
Yes. 0U790ZZ is a complete seven-character ICD-10-PCS code, specific enough to report Dilation of Uterus, Open Approach on inpatient claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.
What do the characters in 0U790ZZ mean?
0U790ZZ 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 7 is the Operation (Dilation); the 4th character 9 is the BodyPart (Uterus); 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 0U790ZZ group to?
On an inpatient stay, Dilation of Uterus, Open Approach maps to MS-DRGs 736, 737, 738, 739, 740, 741, 742, 743, 907, 908, 909, 957, 958, 959, with relative weights from 1.2407 to 7.6199. The MS-DRG sets the fixed Medicare payment for the stay.
What is the ICD-9-PCS equivalent of 0U790ZZ?
Under the General Equivalence Mappings, Dilation of Uterus, Open Approach crosswalks to ICD-9-PCS 69.49. The mapping is approximate, so confirm it fits the documentation.
