3E1H78ZIrrigation of Lower GI using Irrigating Substance, Via Natural or Artificial Opening
- Billable / Specific Code
3E1H78Z is a billable ICD-10-PCS procedure code for Irrigation of Lower GI using Irrigating Substance, Via Natural or Artificial Opening. It is valid on HIPAA claims for fiscal year 2026 (October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026). The root operation Irrigation involves putting in or on a cleansing substance.
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 | 3 | Administration |
| 2 | Body System | E | Physiological Systems and Anatomical Regions |
| 3 | Operation | 1 | Irrigation |
| 4 | BodySystem/Region | H | Lower GI |
| 5 | Approach | 7 | Via Natural or Artificial Opening |
| 6 | Substance | 8 | Irrigating Substance |
| 7 | Qualifier | Z | No Qualifier |
Convert to ICD-9-PCS
Closest ICD-9-PCS equivalents for 3E1H78Z under the General Equivalence Mappings.
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Questions About 3E1H78Z
Is 3E1H78Z a billable code?
Yes. 3E1H78Z is a complete seven-character ICD-10-PCS code, specific enough to report Irrigation of Lower GI using Irrigating Substance, Via Natural or Artificial Opening on inpatient claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.
What do the characters in 3E1H78Z mean?
3E1H78Z breaks down character by character: the 1st character 3 is the Section (Administration); the 2nd character E is the Body System (Physiological Systems and Anatomical Regions); the 3rd character 1 is the Operation (Irrigation); the 4th character H is the BodySystem/Region (Lower GI); the 5th character 7 is the Approach (Via Natural or Artificial Opening); the 6th character 8 is the Substance (Irrigating Substance); the 7th character Z is the Qualifier (No Qualifier).
What is the ICD-9-PCS equivalent of 3E1H78Z?
Under the General Equivalence Mappings, Irrigation of Lower GI using Irrigating Substance, Via Natural or Artificial Opening crosswalks to ICD-9-PCS 96.36, 96.38, and 96.39. The mapping is approximate, so confirm it fits the documentation.
