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0RBD4ZZ

Excision of Left Temporomandibular Joint, Perc Endo Approach

V44.0 O.R. procedure

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 03 Diseases and Disorders of the Ear, Nose, Mouth and Throat
Major Head and Neck Procedures
MDC 08 Diseases and Disorders of the Musculoskeletal System and Connective Tissue
Local Excision and Removal of Internal Fixation Devices Except Hip and Femur
MDC 21 Injuries, Poisonings and Toxic Effects of Drugs
Other O.R. Procedures for Injuries
MDC 24 Multiple Significant Trauma
Other O.R. Procedures for Multiple Significant Trauma
Applies only when the stay qualifies as multiple significant trauma

Group a claim with this code

0RBD4ZZ reaches 4 DRG groups across 4 MDCs. Enter it with a principal diagnosis to see which one it lands in.

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