ICD-10-PCS 2027 procedure code
0D927ZXDrainage of Middle Esophagus, Via Natural or Artificial Opening, Diagnostic
Short description: Drainage of Middle Esophagus, Via Opening, Diagn
Code unchanged since ICD-10-PCS took effect on October 1, 2015. Source: official FY2027 ICD-10-PCS release from CMS. Page updated September 29, 2026. About our data
About 0D927ZX
0D927ZX is the ICD-10-PCS code for a drainage procedure on the esophagus, middle using a via natural or artificial opening approach (qualifier: diagnostic). In ICD-10-PCS, drainage means taking or letting out fluids and/or gases from a body part.
In plain terms, this corresponds to closed [endoscopic] biopsy of esophagus, the ICD-9-CM procedure title it maps to (42.24).
For a different body part, codes include 0D917ZX (esophagus, upper), 0D937ZX (esophagus, lower), 0D947ZX (esophagogastric junction), 0D957ZX (esophagus), 0D967ZX (stomach), 0D977ZX (stomach, pylorus) and 16 more.
The same procedure with a different approach is coded 0D920ZX (open), 0D923ZX (percutaneous), 0D924ZX (percutaneous endoscopic) and 0D928ZX (via natural or artificial opening endoscopic).
It doesn't appear in the MS-DRG procedure index, so on its own it doesn't change the DRG assignment.
It has been valid since ICD-10-PCS took effect on October 1, 2015.
What each character means
- 1. Section
- 0Medical and Surgical
- 2. Body System
- DGastrointestinal System
- 3. Operation
- 9Drainage
Taking or letting out fluids and/or gases from a body part
The qualifier DIAGNOSTIC is used to identify drainage procedures that are biopsies
Includes: Thoracentesis, incision and drainage
- 4. Body Part
- 2Esophagus, Middle
Includes: Thoracic esophagus
- 5. Approach
- 7Via Natural or Artificial Opening
Entry of instrumentation through a natural or artificial external opening to reach the site of the procedure
- 6. Device
- ZNo Device
- 7. Qualifier
- XDiagnostic
Other versions of this procedure
Different body part
Different approach
Different qualifier
ICD-9-CM equivalent
Converter →- 42.24Closed [endoscopic] biopsy of esophagusapproximate
From the CMS 2018 General Equivalence Mappings (GEMs), the final GEMs release.
Code history
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- FY2016 (effective 10/1/2015): Added (first year of ICD-10-CM)
- No changes since FY2016.
Common questions about 0D927ZX
Is 0D927ZX a valid ICD-10-PCS code for 2027?
- Yes. 0D927ZX is valid for inpatient procedures from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.
What is the ICD-9 procedure code for 0D927ZX?
- The CMS GEMs map 0D927ZX to ICD-9-CM 42.24 (Closed [endoscopic] biopsy of esophagus).