ICD-10-PCS Code For Stomach: Procedure Code Group Overview
The International Classification of Diseases, Tenth Revision, Procedure Coding System (ICD-10-PCS) code group 0DB6 includes procedures performed to excise portions of the stomach in the gastrointestinal system. These ICD-10-PCS codes are used for inpatient documentation when a portion of the stomach is surgically removed without replacement for treatment or diagnosis of disease. Accurate coding within the ICD-10-PCS 0DB6 group is essential for proper inpatient reimbursement, as it captures the procedure performed and supports clinical documentation accuracy.
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Stomach Excision Procedure Overview
Procedures in this group involve excision of a portion of the stomach within the gastrointestinal system and do not include placement of a replacement organ or device. These operations remove part of the stomach for therapeutic or diagnostic reasons, such as resection of diseased tissue or sampling. Accurate coding of these excision procedures is important for inpatient reimbursement because it ensures the procedure performed is captured precisely and supports correct case mix assignment.
Code Attributes
| Character | ICD-10-PCS Category | Code Group Details |
|---|---|---|
| 0 | Section | Medical and Surgical |
| D | Body System | Gastrointestinal System |
| B | Operation | Excision |
| 6 | Body Part | Stomach |