G
The Upper GI body part is identified by the character G
in the 4th position of the ICD-10-PCS procedure code.
It is contained within the Monitoring root operation of the Gastrointestinal System body system
under the New Technology section. The 4the position refers to the body part or body region when applicable.
Section:
X
= New Technology
Body System:
D
= Gastrointestinal System
Root Operation:
2
= Monitoring
Body Part:
H
- Lower GIG
- Upper GISelect the appropriate procedure code based on the approach & device:
XD2G
- Upper GI
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
XD2G4V7
- Monitor Up GI Oxygen Saturation, Perc Endo, New Tech 7Entry of instrumentation through a natural or artificial external opening to reach and visualize the site of the procedure
XD2G8V7
- Monitoring of Upper GI Oxygen Saturation, Endo, New Tech 7