ICD-10-PCS 2027 procedure code
06LY8ZCOcclusion of Hemorrhoidal Plexus, Via Natural or Artificial Opening Endoscopic
Short description: Occlusion of Hemorrhoidal Plexus, Endo
Code last changed in FY2022 (effective October 1, 2021). Source: official FY2027 ICD-10-PCS release from CMS. Page updated September 29, 2026. About our data
About 06LY8ZC
06LY8ZC is the ICD-10-PCS code for a occlusion procedure on the lower vein using a via natural or artificial opening endoscopic approach (qualifier: hemorrhoidal plexus). In ICD-10-PCS, occlusion means completely closing an orifice or the lumen of a tubular body part.
The same procedure with a different approach is coded 06LY0ZC (open), 06LY3ZC (percutaneous), 06LY4ZC (percutaneous endoscopic) and 06LY7ZC (via natural or artificial opening).
With a different device, use 06LY8CC (extraluminal device) and 06LY8DC (intraluminal device).
It is an operating-room procedure in the MS-DRG logic for DRG 347 (Anal and Stomal Procedures with MCC), DRG 348 (Anal and Stomal Procedures with CC) and DRG 349 (Anal and Stomal Procedures without CC/MCC), under the surgical category “Anal and Stomal Procedures”.
It was added in FY2022, effective October 1, 2021.
What each character means
- 1. Section
- 0Medical and Surgical
- 2. Body System
- 6Lower Veins
- 3. Operation
- LOcclusion
Completely closing an orifice or the lumen of a tubular body part
The orifice can be a natural orifice or an artificially created orifice
Includes: Fallopian tube ligation, ligation of inferior vena cava
- 4. Body Part
- YLower Vein
- 5. Approach
- 8Via Natural or Artificial Opening Endoscopic
Entry of instrumentation through a natural or artificial external opening to reach and visualize the site of the procedure
- 6. Device
- ZNo Device
- 7. Qualifier
- CHemorrhoidal Plexus
Other versions of this procedure
Different approach
Different device
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 06 · Diseases and Disorders of the Digestive System · Anal and Stomal Procedures
Code history
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- FY2022 (effective 10/1/2021): Added
- No changes since FY2022.
Common questions about 06LY8ZC
Is 06LY8ZC a valid ICD-10-PCS code for 2027?
- Yes. 06LY8ZC is valid for inpatient procedures from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.
Is 06LY8ZC an O.R. procedure?
- Yes. 06LY8ZC is an O.R. procedure in MS-DRG v44.0.
What DRG does 06LY8ZC group to?
- Depending on the principal diagnosis, 06LY8ZC can group to MS-DRG 347, MS-DRG 348 and MS-DRG 349.