Select the appropriate procedure code based on the approach & device:

0DD1 - Esophagus, Upper

  • Percutaneous Approach

    Entry, by puncture or minor incision, of instrumentation through the skin or mucous membrane and any other body layers necessary to reach the site of the procedure

    • No Device
      • 0DD13ZX - Extraction of Upper Esophagus, Percutaneous Approach, Diagn

  • Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach

    Entry, by puncture or minor incision, of instrumentation through the skin or mucous membrane and any other body layers necessary to reach and visualize the site of the procedure

    • No Device
      • 0DD14ZX - Extraction of Upper Esophagus, Perc Endo Approach, Diagn

  • Via Natural or Artificial Opening Endoscopic Approach

    Entry of instrumentation through a natural or artificial external opening to reach and visualize the site of the procedure

    • No Device
      • 0DD18ZX - Extraction of Upper Esophagus, Endo, Diagn