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0DBP0ZX

Excision of Rectum, Open Approach, Diagnostic

V44.0 O.R. procedure Reassigned in V44.0

An operating room procedure. An O.R. procedure drives DRG assignment on its own, so it can change the MDC and MS-DRG regardless of the principal diagnosis.

MDC assignment

This code appears under more than one MDC. Which applies depends on the rest of the encounter, so group the claim to settle it.

MDC 05 Diseases and Disorders of the Circulatory System
Other Circulatory System O.R. Procedures
MDC 06 Diseases and Disorders of the Digestive System
Minor Small and Large Bowel Procedures

Group a claim with this code

0DBP0ZX reaches 2 DRG groups across 2 MDCs. Enter it with a principal diagnosis to see which one it lands in.

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