0D720ZZDilation of Middle Esophagus, Open Approach
- Billable / Specific Code
0D720ZZ is a billable ICD-10-PCS procedure code for Dilation of Middle Esophagus, Open Approach. It is valid on HIPAA claims for fiscal year 2026 (October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026) and groups to 15 MS-DRGs. The root operation Dilation involves expanding an orifice or the lumen of a tubular body part.
Code Identity
PCS Table Breakdown
Each ICD-10-PCS code is built from seven characters, each an axis of the procedure. Hover or tap the icons for the official CMS definitions.
| Position | Designation | Value | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Section | 0 | Medical and Surgical |
| 2 | Body System | D | Gastrointestinal System |
| 3 | Operation | 7 | Dilation |
| 4 | BodyPart | 2 | Esophagus, Middle |
| 5 | Approach | 0 | Open |
| 6 | Device | Z | No Device |
| 7 | Qualifier | Z | No Qualifier |
Convert to ICD-9-PCS
Closest ICD-9-PCS equivalents for 0D720ZZ under the General Equivalence Mappings.
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Questions About 0D720ZZ
Is 0D720ZZ a billable code?
Yes. 0D720ZZ is a complete seven-character ICD-10-PCS code, specific enough to report Dilation of Middle Esophagus, Open Approach on inpatient claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.
What do the characters in 0D720ZZ mean?
0D720ZZ breaks down character by character: the 1st character 0 is the Section (Medical and Surgical); the 2nd character D is the Body System (Gastrointestinal System); the 3rd character 7 is the Operation (Dilation); the 4th character 2 is the BodyPart (Esophagus, Middle); the 5th character 0 is the Approach (Open); the 6th character Z is the Device (No Device); the 7th character Z is the Qualifier (No Qualifier).
What MS-DRG does 0D720ZZ group to?
On an inpatient stay, Dilation of Middle Esophagus, Open Approach maps to MS-DRGs 326, 327, 328, 820, 821, 822, 826, 827, 828, 907, 908, 909, 957, 958, 959, with relative weights from 1.2040 to 7.6199. The MS-DRG sets the fixed Medicare payment for the stay.
What is the ICD-9-PCS equivalent of 0D720ZZ?
Under the General Equivalence Mappings, Dilation of Middle Esophagus, Open Approach crosswalks to ICD-9-PCS 42.85. The mapping is approximate, so confirm it fits the documentation.
