0DJ00ZZInspection of Upper Intestinal Tract, Open Approach
- Billable / Specific Code
0DJ00ZZ is a billable ICD-10-PCS procedure code for Inspection of Upper Intestinal Tract, Open Approach. It is valid on HIPAA claims for fiscal year 2026 (October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026) and groups to 37 MS-DRGs. The root operation Inspection involves visually and/or manually exploring 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 | J | Inspection |
| 4 | BodyPart | 0 | Upper Intestinal Tract |
| 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 0DJ00ZZ under the General Equivalence Mappings.
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Questions About 0DJ00ZZ
Is 0DJ00ZZ a billable code?
Yes. 0DJ00ZZ is a complete seven-character ICD-10-PCS code, specific enough to report Inspection of Upper Intestinal Tract, Open Approach on inpatient claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.
What do the characters in 0DJ00ZZ mean?
0DJ00ZZ 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 J is the Operation (Inspection); the 4th character 0 is the BodyPart (Upper Intestinal Tract); 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 0DJ00ZZ group to?
On an inpatient stay, Inspection of Upper Intestinal Tract, Open Approach maps to MS-DRGs 166, 167, 168, 356, 357, 358, 420, 421, 422, 579, 580, 581, 628, 629, 630, 673, 674, 675, 707, 708, 749, 750, 802, 803, 804, 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 0DJ00ZZ?
Under the General Equivalence Mappings, Inspection of Upper Intestinal Tract, Open Approach crosswalks to ICD-9-PCS 42.29 and 54.11. The mapping is approximate, so confirm it fits the documentation.
