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ICD-10-PCS Body Part - 1
Medical and Surgical, Gastrointestinal System, Extraction, Esophagus, Upper

The Esophagus, Upper body part is identified by the character 1 in the 4th position of the ICD-10-PCS procedure code. It is contained within the Extraction root operation of the Gastrointestinal System body system under the Medical and Surgical section. The 4the position refers to the body part or body region when applicable.

Includes:

  • Cervical esophagus
ICD-10-PCS code structure

Section:
  0 = Medical and Surgical

Body System:
  D = Gastrointestinal System

Root Operation:
  D = Extraction

Body Part:

See Terms used in Medical and Surgical

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