0DQ30ZZRepair Lower Esophagus, Open Approach

  • Billable / Specific Code
ICD-10-PCS 0DQ30ZZ
CMS Source: FY 2026 ICD-10-PCS dataset. Effective Oct 1, 2025 – Sep 30, 2026.FacebookXLinkedInPrint

0DQ30ZZ is a billable ICD-10-PCS procedure code for Repair Lower Esophagus, 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 Repair involves restoring, to the extent possible, a body part to its normal anatomic structure and function.

Code Identity

ICD-10-PCS Code
0DQ30ZZ
Billable Status
Yes — Valid for Submission
Code Describes
Repair Lower Esophagus, Open Approach
Parent Code
Short Description
Repair Lower Esophagus, Open Approach

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.

PositionDesignationValueMeaning
1Section0Medical and Surgical
2Body SystemDGastrointestinal System
3OperationQRepair
4BodyPart3Esophagus, Lower
5Approach0Open
6DeviceZNo Device
7QualifierZNo Qualifier

Convert to ICD-9-PCS

Closest ICD-9-PCS equivalents for 0DQ30ZZ under the General Equivalence Mappings.

42.89
Approximate match.

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Questions About 0DQ30ZZ

Is 0DQ30ZZ a billable code?

Yes. 0DQ30ZZ is a complete seven-character ICD-10-PCS code, specific enough to report Repair Lower Esophagus, Open Approach on inpatient claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.

What do the characters in 0DQ30ZZ mean?

0DQ30ZZ 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 Q is the Operation (Repair); the 4th character 3 is the BodyPart (Esophagus, Lower); 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 0DQ30ZZ group to?

On an inpatient stay, Repair Lower Esophagus, 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 0DQ30ZZ?

Under the General Equivalence Mappings, Repair Lower Esophagus, Open Approach crosswalks to ICD-9-PCS 42.89. The mapping is approximate, so confirm it fits the documentation.