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ICD-10-PCS 2027 procedure code

0DTJ4ZGResection of Appendix, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach, Hand-Assisted

✓ Valid for 2027O.R. procedure

Short description: Resection of Appendix, Perc Endo Approach, Hnd-Asist

Code last changed in FY2024 (effective October 1, 2023). Source: official FY2027 ICD-10-PCS release from CMS. Page updated September 29, 2026. About our data

About 0DTJ4ZG

0DTJ4ZG is the ICD-10-PCS code for a resection procedure on the appendix using a percutaneous endoscopic approach (qualifier: hand-assisted). In ICD-10-PCS, resection means cutting out or off, without replacement, all of a body part.

For a different body part, codes include 0DTF4ZG (right large intestine), 0DTG4ZG (left large intestine), 0DTL4ZG (transverse colon), 0DTM4ZG (descending colon) and 0DTN4ZG (sigmoid colon).

It is an operating-room procedure in the MS-DRG logic for DRG 361 (Other Circulatory System O.R. Procedures with MCC), DRG 362 (Other Circulatory System O.R. Procedures without MCC), DRG 397 (Appendix Procedures with MCC), DRG 398 (Appendix Procedures with CC), DRG 399 (Appendix Procedures without CC/MCC) and DRG 749 (Other Female Reproductive System O.R. Procedures with CC/MCC), under the surgical categories “Other Circulatory System O.R. Procedures”, “Appendix Procedures”, “Other Female Reproductive System O.R. Procedures” and 2 more.

It was added in FY2024, effective October 1, 2023.

What each character means

1. Section
0Medical and Surgical
2. Body System
DGastrointestinal System
3. Operation
TResection

Cutting out or off, without replacement, all of a body part

Includes: Total nephrectomy, total lobectomy of lung

4. Body Part
JAppendix

Includes: Appendiceal orifice; Vermiform appendix

5. Approach
4Percutaneous Endoscopic

Entry, by puncture or minor incision, of instrumentation through the skin or mucous membrane and any other body layers necessary to reach and visualize the site of the procedure

6. Device
ZNo Device
7. Qualifier
GHand-Assisted

Other versions of this procedure

Different qualifier

MS-DRG v44.0 grouping

All DRGs →

Surgical MS-DRGs this procedure can group to, depending on the principal diagnosis's MDC.

MDC 05 · Diseases and Disorders of the Circulatory System · Other Circulatory System O.R. Procedures

MDC 13 · Diseases and Disorders of the Female Reproductive System · Other Female Reproductive System O.R. Procedures

Code history

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  6. 2021
  7. 2022
  8. 2023
  9. 2024
  10. 2025
  11. 2026
  12. 2027
  • FY2024 (effective 10/1/2023): Added
  • No changes since FY2024.

Common questions about 0DTJ4ZG

Is 0DTJ4ZG a valid ICD-10-PCS code for 2027?

Yes. 0DTJ4ZG is valid for inpatient procedures from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.

Is 0DTJ4ZG an O.R. procedure?

Yes. 0DTJ4ZG is an O.R. procedure in MS-DRG v44.0.

What DRG does 0DTJ4ZG group to?

Depending on the principal diagnosis, 0DTJ4ZG can group to MS-DRG 361, MS-DRG 362, MS-DRG 397, MS-DRG 398, MS-DRG 399 and MS-DRG 749.