Gastrointestinal System (XD) ICD-10-PCS
The XD body system covers New Technology procedures on gastrointestinal system, with 4 ICD-10-PCS codes across 2 root operations, 2 of them billable in fiscal year 2027. Each root operation defines a distinct procedural objective, and the info icons show the official definition with a preview of the codes inside.
Root Operations in This Body System 2 operations · 4 codes
| Chars 1–3 | Root Operation | Codes | Billable |
|---|---|---|---|
| XDJ | InspectionVisually and/or manually exploring a body part | 2 | 1 |
| XDP | IrrigationPutting in or on a cleansing substance | 2 | 1 |
The info icon shows the official root operation definition and previews the codes in that range.
About the XD Body System
These New Technology codes cover procedures involving the Upper Intestinal Tract or Lower GI, meaning the lower digestive tract.
Irrigation puts a cleansing substance in or on a body part. Inspection explores a body part by looking or feeling. The third character separates these procedures; the fourth names the body part.
FY 2027 changes: The FY 2027 ICD-10-PCS update, effective October 1, 2026, deleted 4 codes in this body system. Table with changes: XD2 (no codes left in this table).
Questions About This Page
How many codes are in the XD body system?
The XD body system contains 4 ICD-10-PCS codes in FY 2027, organized into 2 root operations. 2 of them are billable on inpatient claims.
What is a root operation?
The root operation is the third character of every ICD-10-PCS code and names the objective of the procedure. Drainage takes fluid out, Excision cuts out a portion of a body part, and Resection removes all of one. Picking the right root operation is the central skill of PCS coding, so each one above carries its official CMS definition.
Related References
Source: CMS FY 2027 ICD-10-PCS order file and code tables, effective October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.
