0DQ34ZZRepair Lower Esophagus, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach
- Billable / Specific Code
0DQ34ZZ is a billable ICD-10-PCS procedure code for Repair Lower Esophagus, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach. It is valid on HIPAA claims for fiscal year 2027 (October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027) 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. In AHRQ's Clinical Classifications Software (CCSR), this procedure falls under GI system repair (excluding anorectal).
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 | Q | Repair |
| 4 | BodyPart | 3 | Esophagus, Lower |
| 5 | Approach | 4 | Percutaneous Endoscopic |
| 6 | Device | Z | No Device |
| 7 | Qualifier | Z | No Qualifier |
In the ICD-10-PCS Alphabetic Index
These FY 2027 ICD-10-PCS Alphabetic Index entries lead to this code:
To code repair of the lower esophagus, open the FY 2027 ICD-10-PCS Alphabetic Index at Repair, then the subterms Esophagus, Lower. The index leads to table 0DQ, where the approach, device and qualifier values shown in the breakdown above complete the seven-character code 0DQ34ZZ.
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 0DQ34ZZ
Is 0DQ34ZZ a billable code?
Yes. This is a complete seven-character ICD-10-PCS code, specific enough to report Repair Lower Esophagus, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach on inpatient claims from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.
What do the characters in 0DQ34ZZ 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 Q is the Operation (Repair); the 4th character 3 is the BodyPart (Esophagus, Lower); the 5th character 4 is the Approach (Percutaneous Endoscopic); the 6th character Z is the Device (No Device); the 7th character Z is the Qualifier (No Qualifier).
What MS-DRG does 0DQ34ZZ group to?
On an inpatient stay, Repair Lower Esophagus, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach maps to MS-DRGs 326, 327, 328, 907, 908, 909, with relative weights from 1.3810 to 4.9435. The MS-DRG sets the fixed Medicare payment for the stay.
What is the ICD-9-PCS equivalent of 0DQ34ZZ?
Under the General Equivalence Mappings, Repair Lower Esophagus, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach crosswalks to ICD-9-PCS 42.89 (Other repair of esophagus). The mapping is approximate, so confirm it fits the documentation.
