0DJ68ZZInspection of Stomach, Via Natural or Artificial Opening Endoscopic
- Billable / Specific Code
0DJ68ZZ is a billable ICD-10-PCS procedure code for Inspection of Stomach, 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 Gastroscopy. 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 | 6 | Stomach |
| 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 0DJ68ZZ as Gastroscopy. These index entries lead to this code:
To code gastroscopy, open the FY 2027 ICD-10-PCS Alphabetic Index at Gastroscopy. The entry lists 0DJ68ZZ 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 0DJ68ZZ
Is 0DJ68ZZ a billable code?
Yes. This is a complete seven-character ICD-10-PCS code, specific enough to report Inspection of Stomach, 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 gastroscopy?
The ICD-10-PCS Alphabetic Index lists Gastroscopy under code 0DJ68ZZ, Inspection of Stomach, Via Natural or Artificial Opening Endoscopic, billable on inpatient claims in fiscal year 2027.
What do the characters in 0DJ68ZZ 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 6 is the BodyPart (Stomach); 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 0DJ68ZZ?
Under the General Equivalence Mappings, Inspection of Stomach, Via Natural or Artificial Opening Endoscopic crosswalks to ICD-9-PCS 44.12 (Gastroscopy through artificial stoma) and 44.13 (Other gastroscopy). The mapping is approximate, so confirm it fits the documentation.
