0DL10CZOcclusion of Upper Esophagus with Extraluminal Device, Open Approach
- Billable / Specific Code
0DL10CZ is a billable ICD-10-PCS procedure code for Occlusion of Upper Esophagus with Extraluminal Device, Open Approach. It is valid on HIPAA claims for fiscal year 2026 (October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026). The root operation Occlusion involves completely closing an orifice or the lumen of a tubular 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 | L | Occlusion |
| 4 | BodyPart | 1 | Esophagus, Upper |
| 5 | Approach | 0 | Open |
| 6 | Device | C | Extraluminal Device |
| 7 | Qualifier | Z | No Qualifier |
Convert to ICD-9-PCS
Closest ICD-9-PCS equivalents for 0DL10CZ under the General Equivalence Mappings.
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Questions About 0DL10CZ
Is 0DL10CZ a billable code?
Yes. 0DL10CZ is a complete seven-character ICD-10-PCS code, specific enough to report Occlusion of Upper Esophagus with Extraluminal Device, Open Approach on inpatient claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.
What do the characters in 0DL10CZ mean?
0DL10CZ 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 L is the Operation (Occlusion); the 4th character 1 is the BodyPart (Esophagus, Upper); the 5th character 0 is the Approach (Open); the 6th character C is the Device (Extraluminal Device); the 7th character Z is the Qualifier (No Qualifier).
What is the ICD-9-PCS equivalent of 0DL10CZ?
Under the General Equivalence Mappings, Occlusion of Upper Esophagus with Extraluminal Device, Open Approach crosswalks to ICD-9-PCS 42.99. The mapping is approximate, so confirm it fits the documentation.
