0DNL8ZZBillable procedure code

Release Transverse Colon, Via Natural or Artificial Opening Endoscopic

Medical and Surgical·Gastrointestinal System·Table 0DN·FY 2027

Release Transverse Colon, Via Natural or Artificial Opening Endoscopic corresponds to ICD-10-PCS code 0DNL8ZZ, found in table 0DN, part of Section 0 (Medical and Surgical). It applies to the Gastrointestinal System body system. Its root operation is Release. The approach used is Via Natural or Artificial Opening Endoscopic.

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What the code means

Release: root operation

Freeing a body part from an abnormal physical constraint by cutting or by the use of force

Some of the restraining tissue may be taken out but none of the body part is taken out

Includes: Adhesiolysis, carpal tunnel release

Via Natural or Artificial Opening Endoscopic: approach

Entry of instrumentation through a natural or artificial external opening to reach and visualize the site of the procedure