0DB10ZZExcision of Upper Esophagus, Open Approach
- Billable / Specific Code
0DB10ZZ is a billable ICD-10-PCS procedure code for Excision of Upper Esophagus, Open Approach. It is valid on HIPAA claims for fiscal year 2026 (October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026) and groups to 18 MS-DRGs. The root operation Excision involves cutting out or off, without replacement, a portion of a 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 | B | Excision |
| 4 | BodyPart | 1 | Esophagus, Upper |
| 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 0DB10ZZ under the General Equivalence Mappings.
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Questions About 0DB10ZZ
Is 0DB10ZZ a billable code?
Yes. 0DB10ZZ is a complete seven-character ICD-10-PCS code, specific enough to report Excision of Upper Esophagus, Open Approach on inpatient claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.
What do the characters in 0DB10ZZ mean?
0DB10ZZ 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 B is the Operation (Excision); the 4th character 1 is the BodyPart (Esophagus, Upper); 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 0DB10ZZ group to?
On an inpatient stay, Excision of Upper Esophagus, Open Approach maps to MS-DRGs 143, 144, 145, 326, 327, 328, 820, 821, 822, 826, 827, 828, 907, 908, 909, 957, 958, 959, with relative weights from 1.2023 to 7.6199. The MS-DRG sets the fixed Medicare payment for the stay.
What is the ICD-9-PCS equivalent of 0DB10ZZ?
Under the General Equivalence Mappings, Excision of Upper Esophagus, Open Approach crosswalks to ICD-9-PCS 42.32, 42.39, and 42.41. The mapping is approximate, so confirm it fits the documentation.
