0Y0D0JZAlteration of Left Upper Leg with Synthetic Substitute, Open Approach
- Billable / Specific Code
0Y0D0JZ is a billable ICD-10-PCS procedure code for Alteration of Left Upper Leg with Synthetic Substitute, Open Approach. It is valid on HIPAA claims for fiscal year 2026 (October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026) and groups to 6 MS-DRGs. The root operation Alteration involves modifying the anatomic structure of a body part without affecting the function of the 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 | Y | Anatomical Regions, Lower Extremities |
| 3 | Operation | 0 | Alteration |
| 4 | BodyPart | D | Upper Leg, Left |
| 5 | Approach | 0 | Open |
| 6 | Device | J | Synthetic Substitute |
| 7 | Qualifier | Z | No Qualifier |
Convert to ICD-9-PCS
Closest ICD-9-PCS equivalents for 0Y0D0JZ under the General Equivalence Mappings.
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Questions About 0Y0D0JZ
Is 0Y0D0JZ a billable code?
Yes. 0Y0D0JZ is a complete seven-character ICD-10-PCS code, specific enough to report Alteration of Left Upper Leg with Synthetic Substitute, Open Approach on inpatient claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.
What do the characters in 0Y0D0JZ mean?
0Y0D0JZ breaks down character by character: the 1st character 0 is the Section (Medical and Surgical); the 2nd character Y is the Body System (Anatomical Regions, Lower Extremities); the 3rd character 0 is the Operation (Alteration); the 4th character D is the BodyPart (Upper Leg, Left); the 5th character 0 is the Approach (Open); the 6th character J is the Device (Synthetic Substitute); the 7th character Z is the Qualifier (No Qualifier).
What MS-DRG does 0Y0D0JZ group to?
On an inpatient stay, Alteration of Left Upper Leg with Synthetic Substitute, Open Approach maps to MS-DRGs 579, 580, 581, 907, 908, 909, with relative weights from 1.3127 to 3.8393. The MS-DRG sets the fixed Medicare payment for the stay.
What is the ICD-9-PCS equivalent of 0Y0D0JZ?
Under the General Equivalence Mappings, Alteration of Left Upper Leg with Synthetic Substitute, Open Approach crosswalks to ICD-9-PCS 86.83. The mapping is approximate, so confirm it fits the documentation.
