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ICD-10-PCS 2027 procedure code

0D944ZXDrainage of Esophagogastric Junction, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach, Diagnostic

✓ Valid for 2027

Short description: Drainage of Esophagast Junct, Perc Endo Approach, 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 0D944ZX

0D944ZX is the ICD-10-PCS code for a drainage procedure on the esophagogastric junction using a percutaneous endoscopic 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 0D914ZX (esophagus, upper), 0D924ZX (esophagus, middle), 0D934ZX (esophagus, lower), 0D954ZX (esophagus), 0D964ZX (stomach), 0D974ZX (stomach, pylorus) and 20 more.

The same procedure with a different approach is coded 0D940ZX (open), 0D943ZX (percutaneous), 0D947ZX (via natural or artificial opening) and 0D948ZX (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
4Esophagogastric Junction

Includes: Cardia; Cardioesophageal junction; Gastroesophageal (GE) junction

5. Approach
4Percutaneous Endoscopic

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

6. Device
ZNo Device
7. Qualifier
XDiagnostic

Other versions of this procedure

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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  12. 2027
  • FY2016 (effective 10/1/2015): Added (first year of ICD-10-CM)
  • No changes since FY2016.

Common questions about 0D944ZX

Is 0D944ZX a valid ICD-10-PCS code for 2027?

Yes. 0D944ZX is valid for inpatient procedures from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.

What is the ICD-9 procedure code for 0D944ZX?

The CMS GEMs map 0D944ZX to ICD-9-CM 42.24 (Closed [endoscopic] biopsy of esophagus).