2
The Esophagus, Middle body part is identified by the character 2
in the 4th position of the ICD-10-PCS procedure code.
It is contained within the Release 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:
Section:
0
= Medical and Surgical
Body System:
D
= Gastrointestinal System
Root Operation:
N
= Release
Body Part:
R
- Anal SphincterQ
- AnusJ
- AppendixK
- Ascending ColonH
- CecumM
- Descending Colon9
- Duodenum4
- Esophagogastric Junction5
- Esophagus3
- Esophagus, Lower2
- Esophagus, Middle1
- Esophagus, UpperC
- Ileocecal ValveB
- IleumA
- JejunumE
- Large IntestineG
- Large Intestine, LeftF
- Large Intestine, RightV
- MesenteryU
- OmentumW
- PeritoneumP
- RectumN
- Sigmoid Colon8
- Small Intestine6
- Stomach7
- Stomach, PylorusL
- Transverse ColonSelect the appropriate procedure code based on the approach & device:
0DN2
- Esophagus, Middle
Cutting through the skin or mucous membrane and any other body layers necessary to expose the site of the procedure
0DN20ZZ
- Release Middle Esophagus, Open ApproachEntry, 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
0DN23ZZ
- Release Middle Esophagus, Percutaneous ApproachEntry, 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
0DN24ZZ
- Release Middle Esophagus, Percutaneous Endoscopic ApproachEntry of instrumentation through a natural or artificial external opening to reach the site of the procedure
0DN27ZZ
- Release Middle Esophagus, Via Natural or Artificial OpeningEntry of instrumentation through a natural or artificial external opening to reach and visualize the site of the procedure
0DN28ZZ
- Release Middle Esophagus, Endo