0DV38DZRestriction of Lower Esophagus with Intraluminal Device, Via Natural or Artificial Opening Endoscopic
- Billable / Specific Code
0DV38DZ is a billable ICD-10-PCS procedure code for Restriction of Lower Esophagus with Intraluminal Device, Via Natural or Artificial Opening Endoscopic. 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 Restriction involves partially 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 | V | Restriction |
| 4 | BodyPart | 3 | Esophagus, Lower |
| 5 | Approach | 8 | Via Natural or Artificial Opening Endoscopic |
| 6 | Device | D | Intraluminal Device |
| 7 | Qualifier | Z | No Qualifier |
Convert to ICD-9-PCS
Closest ICD-9-PCS equivalents for 0DV38DZ under the General Equivalence Mappings.
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Questions About 0DV38DZ
Is 0DV38DZ a billable code?
Yes. 0DV38DZ is a complete seven-character ICD-10-PCS code, specific enough to report Restriction of Lower Esophagus with Intraluminal Device, Via Natural or Artificial Opening Endoscopic on inpatient claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.
What do the characters in 0DV38DZ mean?
0DV38DZ 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 V is the Operation (Restriction); the 4th character 3 is the BodyPart (Esophagus, Lower); the 5th character 8 is the Approach (Via Natural or Artificial Opening Endoscopic); the 6th character D is the Device (Intraluminal Device); the 7th character Z is the Qualifier (No Qualifier).
What MS-DRG does 0DV38DZ group to?
On an inpatient stay, Restriction of Lower Esophagus with Intraluminal Device, Via Natural or Artificial Opening Endoscopic 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 0DV38DZ?
Under the General Equivalence Mappings, Restriction of Lower Esophagus with Intraluminal Device, Via Natural or Artificial Opening Endoscopic crosswalks to ICD-9-PCS 42.89. The mapping is approximate, so confirm it fits the documentation.
