0DBJ8ZX – Excision of Appendix, Via Natural or Artificial Opening Endoscopic, Diagnostic
Coding Notes
Active
Billable, valid for HIPAA-covered transactions
PCS Table
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Section
0
Medical and Surgical
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Body System
D
Gastrointestinal System
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Operation
B
Excision
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| Body Part | Approach | Device | Qualifier |
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1
Esophagus, Upper
2
Esophagus, Middle
3
Esophagus, Lower
4
Esophagogastric Junction
5
Esophagus
7
Stomach, Pylorus
8
Small Intestine
9
Duodenum
A
Jejunum
B
Ileum
C
Ileocecal Valve
E
Large Intestine
F
Large Intestine, Right
H
Cecum
J
Appendix
K
Ascending Colon
P
Rectum
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0
Open
3
Percutaneous
4
Percutaneous Endoscopic
7
Via Natural or Artificial Opening
8
Via Natural or Artificial Opening Endoscopic
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Z
No Device
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X
Diagnostic
Z
No Qualifier
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6
Stomach
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0
Open
3
Percutaneous
4
Percutaneous Endoscopic
7
Via Natural or Artificial Opening
8
Via Natural or Artificial Opening Endoscopic
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Z
No Device
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3
Vertical
X
Diagnostic
Z
No Qualifier
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G
Large Intestine, Left
L
Transverse Colon
M
Descending Colon
N
Sigmoid Colon
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0
Open
3
Percutaneous
4
Percutaneous Endoscopic
7
Via Natural or Artificial Opening
8
Via Natural or Artificial Opening Endoscopic
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Z
No Device
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X
Diagnostic
Z
No Qualifier
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G
Large Intestine, Left
L
Transverse Colon
M
Descending Colon
N
Sigmoid Colon
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F
Via Natural or Artificial Opening With Percutaneous Endoscopic Assistance
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Z
No Device
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Z
No Qualifier
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Q
Anus
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0
Open
3
Percutaneous
4
Percutaneous Endoscopic
7
Via Natural or Artificial Opening
8
Via Natural or Artificial Opening Endoscopic
X
External
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Z
No Device
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X
Diagnostic
Z
No Qualifier
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R
Anal Sphincter
U
Omentum
V
Mesentery
W
Peritoneum
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0
Open
3
Percutaneous
4
Percutaneous Endoscopic
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Z
No Device
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X
Diagnostic
Z
No Qualifier
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GEM Conversion to ICD-9 PCS
Fs: 10000
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Other operations on appendix