0DJ08ZZInspection of Upper Intestinal Tract, Via Natural or Artificial Opening Endoscopic
- Billable / Specific Code
0DJ08ZZ is a billable ICD-10-PCS procedure code for Inspection of Upper Intestinal Tract, Via Natural or Artificial Opening Endoscopic. It is valid on HIPAA claims for fiscal year 2027 (October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027). The root operation Inspection involves visually and/or manually exploring a body part. The Alphabetic Index lists this code under Esophagoscopy. In AHRQ's Clinical Classifications Software (CCSR), this procedure falls under GI system endoscopy without biopsy (diagnostic).
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 | 8 | Via Natural or Artificial Opening Endoscopic |
| 6 | Device | Z | No Device |
| 7 | Qualifier | Z | No Qualifier |
In the ICD-10-PCS Alphabetic Index
The FY 2027 ICD-10-PCS Alphabetic Index refers to 0DJ08ZZ as Esophagoscopy. These index entries lead to this code:
To code esophagoscopy, open the FY 2027 ICD-10-PCS Alphabetic Index at Esophagoscopy. The entry lists 0DJ08ZZ directly as a complete, billable code.
Clinical Classification (CCSR)
AHRQ groups this procedure code into these clinical categories.
Convert to ICD-9-PCS
Closest ICD-9-PCS equivalents for this code under the General Equivalence Mappings.
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Questions About 0DJ08ZZ
Is 0DJ08ZZ a billable code?
Yes. This is a complete seven-character ICD-10-PCS code, specific enough to report Inspection of Upper Intestinal Tract, Via Natural or Artificial Opening Endoscopic on inpatient claims from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.
What is the ICD-10-PCS code for esophagoscopy?
The ICD-10-PCS Alphabetic Index lists Esophagoscopy under code 0DJ08ZZ, Inspection of Upper Intestinal Tract, Via Natural or Artificial Opening Endoscopic, billable on inpatient claims in fiscal year 2027.
What do the characters in 0DJ08ZZ mean?
The code 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 8 is the Approach (Via Natural or Artificial Opening Endoscopic); the 6th character Z is the Device (No Device); the 7th character Z is the Qualifier (No Qualifier).
What is the ICD-9-PCS equivalent of 0DJ08ZZ?
Under the General Equivalence Mappings, Inspection of Upper Intestinal Tract, Via Natural or Artificial Opening Endoscopic crosswalks to ICD-9-PCS 42.22 (Esophagoscopy through artificial stoma), 42.23 (Other esophagoscopy), and 45.13 (Other endoscopy of small intestine). The mapping is approximate, so confirm it fits the documentation.
