0DC40ZZExtirpation of Matter from Esophagogastric Junction, Open Approach
- Billable / Specific Code
0DC40ZZ is a billable ICD-10-PCS procedure code for Extirpation of Matter from Esophagogastric Junction, Open Approach. It is valid on HIPAA claims for fiscal year 2026 (October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026) and groups to 6 MS-DRGs. The root operation Extirpation involves taking or cutting out solid matter from 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 | C | Extirpation |
| 4 | BodyPart | 4 | Esophagogastric Junction |
| 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 0DC40ZZ under the General Equivalence Mappings.
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Questions About 0DC40ZZ
Is 0DC40ZZ a billable code?
Yes. 0DC40ZZ is a complete seven-character ICD-10-PCS code, specific enough to report Extirpation of Matter from Esophagogastric Junction, Open Approach on inpatient claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.
What do the characters in 0DC40ZZ mean?
0DC40ZZ 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 C is the Operation (Extirpation); the 4th character 4 is the BodyPart (Esophagogastric Junction); 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 0DC40ZZ group to?
On an inpatient stay, Extirpation of Matter from Esophagogastric Junction, Open Approach maps to MS-DRGs 326, 327, 328, 907, 908, 909, with relative weights from 1.3127 to 4.9874. The MS-DRG sets the fixed Medicare payment for the stay.
What is the ICD-9-PCS equivalent of 0DC40ZZ?
Under the General Equivalence Mappings, Extirpation of Matter from Esophagogastric Junction, Open Approach crosswalks to ICD-9-PCS 42.09. The mapping is approximate, so confirm it fits the documentation.
