0DS50ZZReposition Esophagus, Open Approach
- Billable / Specific Code
0DS50ZZ is a billable ICD-10-PCS procedure code for Reposition Esophagus, Open 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 Reposition involves moving to its normal location, or other suitable location, all or a portion of a body part. In AHRQ's Clinical Classifications Software (CCSR), this procedure falls under Upper GI therapeutic procedures, NEC (open and laparoscopic).
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 | S | Reposition |
| 4 | BodyPart | 5 | Esophagus |
| 5 | Approach | 0 | Open |
| 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 reposition of the esophagus, open the FY 2027 ICD-10-PCS Alphabetic Index at Reposition, then the subterm Esophagus. The index leads to table 0DS, where the approach, device and qualifier values shown in the breakdown above complete the seven-character code 0DS50ZZ.
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 0DS50ZZ
Is 0DS50ZZ a billable code?
Yes. This is a complete seven-character ICD-10-PCS code, specific enough to report Reposition Esophagus, Open Approach on inpatient claims from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.
What do the characters in 0DS50ZZ 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 S is the Operation (Reposition); the 4th character 5 is the BodyPart (Esophagus); 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 0DS50ZZ group to?
On an inpatient stay, Reposition Esophagus, Open 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 0DS50ZZ?
Under the General Equivalence Mappings, Reposition Esophagus, Open Approach crosswalks to ICD-9-PCS 42.89 (Other repair of esophagus). The mapping is approximate, so confirm it fits the documentation.
