ICD-10-PCS Body Part - `3`
Medical and Surgical, Gastrointestinal System, Insertion, Esophagus, Lower

The Esophagus, Lower body part is identified by the character 3 in the 4^th position of the ICD-10-PCS procedure code. It is contained within the Insertion root operation of the Gastrointestinal System body system under the Medical and Surgical section. The 4^the position refers to the body part or body region when applicable.

Includes:

Abdominal esophagus

ICD-10-PCS code structure

Section:
0 = Medical and Surgical

Body System:
D = Gastrointestinal System

Root Operation:
H = Insertion

Body Part:

R - Anal Sphincter
Q - Anus
9 - Duodenum
5 - Esophagus
3 - Esophagus, Lower
2 - Esophagus, Middle
1 - Esophagus, Upper
B - Ileum
A - Jejunum
E - Large Intestine
D - Lower Intestinal Tract
P - Rectum
8 - Small Intestine
6 - Stomach
0 - Upper Intestinal Tract

See Terms used in Medical and Surgical

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

0DH3 - Esophagus, Lower

Via Natural or Artificial Opening Approach

Entry of instrumentation through a natural or artificial external opening to reach the site of the procedure
- Magnetic Lengthening Device
  - 0DH37JZ - Insert of Magnet Lengthn Dev into Low Esophag, Via Opening