0UL74CZOcclusion of Bilateral Fallopian Tubes with Extraluminal Device, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach
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0UL74CZ is a billable ICD-10-PCS procedure code for Occlusion of Bilateral Fallopian Tubes with Extraluminal Device, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach. It is valid on HIPAA claims for fiscal year 2027 (October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027) and groups to 8 MS-DRGs. The root operation Occlusion involves completely closing an orifice or the lumen of a tubular body part. Medicare may not cover this procedure when diagnosis Z30.2 is on the claim. In AHRQ's Clinical Classifications Software (CCSR), this procedure falls under Fallopian tube ligation and excision.
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 | L | Occlusion |
| 4 | BodyPart | 7 | Fallopian Tubes, Bilateral |
| 5 | Approach | 4 | Percutaneous Endoscopic |
| 6 | Device | C | Extraluminal Device |
| 7 | Qualifier | Z | No Qualifier |
In the ICD-10-PCS Alphabetic Index
These FY 2027 ICD-10-PCS Alphabetic Index entries lead to this code:
To code occlusion of the bilateral fallopian tubes, open the FY 2027 ICD-10-PCS Alphabetic Index at Occlusion, then the subterms Fallopian Tubes, Bilateral. The index leads to table 0UL, where the approach, device and qualifier values shown in the breakdown above complete the seven-character code 0UL74CZ.
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Clinical Classification (CCSR)
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Convert to ICD-9-PCS
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Questions About 0UL74CZ
Is 0UL74CZ a billable code?
Yes. This is a complete seven-character ICD-10-PCS code, specific enough to report Occlusion of Bilateral Fallopian Tubes with Extraluminal Device, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach on inpatient claims from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.
What do the characters in 0UL74CZ mean?
The code 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 L is the Operation (Occlusion); the 4th character 7 is the BodyPart (Fallopian Tubes, Bilateral); the 5th character 4 is the Approach (Percutaneous Endoscopic); the 6th character C is the Device (Extraluminal Device); the 7th character Z is the Qualifier (No Qualifier).
What MS-DRG does 0UL74CZ group to?
On an inpatient stay, Occlusion of Bilateral Fallopian Tubes with Extraluminal Device, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach maps to MS-DRGs 744, 745, 783, 784, 785, 796, 797, 798, with relative weights from 0.8769 to 2.2475. The MS-DRG sets the fixed Medicare payment for the stay.
Is 0UL74CZ covered by Medicare?
Not always. The Medicare Code Editor flags this code as non-covered when diagnosis Z30.2 is reported as the principal or secondary diagnosis, since the procedure is then considered elective. Coverage otherwise follows standard rules.
What is the ICD-9-PCS equivalent of 0UL74CZ?
Under the General Equivalence Mappings, Occlusion of Bilateral Fallopian Tubes with Extraluminal Device, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach crosswalks to ICD-9-PCS 66.29 (Other bilateral endoscopic destruction or occlusion of fallopian tubes). The mapping is approximate, so confirm it fits the documentation.
