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ICD-10-PCS 2027 procedure code

0T18079Bypass Bilateral Ureters to Colocutaneous with Autologous Tissue Substitute, Open Approach

✓ Valid for 2027O.R. procedure

Short description: Bypass Bi Ureter to Colocutan with Autol Sub, Open Approach

Code unchanged since ICD-10-PCS took effect on October 1, 2015. Source: official FY2027 ICD-10-PCS release from CMS. Page updated September 29, 2026. About our data

About 0T18079

0T18079 is the ICD-10-PCS code for a bypass procedure on the bilateral ureters using an open approach with autologous tissue substitute (qualifier: colocutaneous). In ICD-10-PCS, bypass means altering the route of passage of the contents of a tubular body part.

In plain terms, this corresponds to formation of other cutaneous ureterostomy, the ICD-9-CM procedure title it maps to (56.61).

For a different body part, codes include 0T13079 (right kidney pelvis), 0T14079 (left kidney pelvis), 0T16079 (right ureter), 0T17079 (left ureter) and 0T1B079 (bladder).

The same procedure with a different approach is coded 0T18479 (percutaneous endoscopic).

With a different device, use 0T180J9 (synthetic substitute), 0T180K9 (nonautologous tissue substitute) and 0T180Z9 (no device).

It is an operating-room procedure in the MS-DRG logic for DRG 656 (Kidney and Ureter Procedures for Neoplasm with MCC), DRG 657 (Kidney and Ureter Procedures for Neoplasm with CC), DRG 658 (Kidney and Ureter Procedures for Neoplasm without CC/MCC), DRG 659 (Kidney and Ureter Procedures for Non-Neoplasm with MCC), DRG 660 (Kidney and Ureter Procedures for Non-Neoplasm with CC) and DRG 661 (Kidney and Ureter Procedures for Non-Neoplasm without CC/MCC), under the surgical categories “”, “Kidney and Ureter Procedures for Non-Neoplasm”, “Other Male Reproductive System O.R. Procedures” and 5 more.

It has been valid since ICD-10-PCS took effect on October 1, 2015.

What each character means

1. Section
0Medical and Surgical
2. Body System
TUrinary System
3. Operation
1Bypass

Altering the route of passage of the contents of a tubular body part

Rerouting contents of a body part to a downstream area of the normal route, to a similar route and body part, or to an abnormal route and dissimilar body part. Includes one or more anastomoses, with or without the use of a device

Includes: Coronary artery bypass, colostomy formation

4. Body Part
8Ureters, Bilateral
5. Approach
0Open

Cutting through the skin or mucous membrane and any other body layers necessary to expose the site of the procedure

6. Device
7Autologous Tissue Substitute

Includes: Autograft; Cultured epidermal cell autograft; Epicel(R) cultured epidermal autograft

7. Qualifier
9Colocutaneous

Other versions of this procedure

MS-DRG v44.0 grouping

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Surgical MS-DRGs this procedure can group to, depending on the principal diagnosis's MDC.

MDC 12 · Diseases and Disorders of the Male Reproductive System · Other Male Reproductive System O.R. Procedures

MDC 13 · Diseases and Disorders of the Female Reproductive System · Other Female Reproductive System O.R. Procedures

ICD-9-CM equivalent

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  • 56.61Formation of other cutaneous ureterostomyapproximate

From the CMS 2018 General Equivalence Mappings (GEMs), the final GEMs release.

Code history

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  12. 2027
  • FY2016 (effective 10/1/2015): Added (first year of ICD-10-CM)
  • No changes since FY2016.

Common questions about 0T18079

Is 0T18079 a valid ICD-10-PCS code for 2027?

Yes. 0T18079 is valid for inpatient procedures from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.

Is 0T18079 an O.R. procedure?

Yes. 0T18079 is an O.R. procedure in MS-DRG v44.0.

What DRG does 0T18079 group to?

Depending on the principal diagnosis, 0T18079 can group to MS-DRG 656, MS-DRG 657, MS-DRG 658, MS-DRG 659, MS-DRG 660 and MS-DRG 661.

What is the ICD-9 procedure code for 0T18079?

The CMS GEMs map 0T18079 to ICD-9-CM 56.61 (Formation of other cutaneous ureterostomy).