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ICD-10-PCS 2027 procedure code

0DJ00ZZInspection of Upper Intestinal Tract, Open Approach

✓ Valid for 2027O.R. procedure

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 0DJ00ZZ

0DJ00ZZ is the ICD-10-PCS code for a inspection procedure on the upper intestinal tract using an open approach. In ICD-10-PCS, inspection means visually and/or manually exploring a body part.

In plain terms, this corresponds to other diagnostic procedures on esophagus and Exploratory laparotomy, the ICD-9-CM procedure titles it maps to (42.29 and 54.11).

For a different body part, codes include 0DJ60ZZ (stomach), 0DJD0ZZ (lower intestinal tract), 0DJU0ZZ (omentum), 0DJV0ZZ (mesentery) and 0DJW0ZZ (peritoneum).

The same procedure with a different approach is coded 0DJ03ZZ (percutaneous), 0DJ04ZZ (percutaneous endoscopic), 0DJ07ZZ (via natural or artificial opening), 0DJ08ZZ (via natural or artificial opening endoscopic) and 0DJ0XZZ (external).

It is an operating-room procedure in the MS-DRG logic for DRG 166 (Other Respiratory System O.R. Procedures with MCC), DRG 167 (Other Respiratory System O.R. Procedures with CC), DRG 168 (Other Respiratory System O.R. Procedures without CC/MCC), DRG 361 (Other Circulatory System O.R. Procedures with MCC), DRG 362 (Other Circulatory System O.R. Procedures without MCC) and DRG 356 (Other Digestive System O.R. Procedures with MCC), under the surgical categories “Other Respiratory System O.R. Procedures”, “Other Circulatory System O.R. Procedures”, “Other Digestive System O.R. Procedures” and 11 more.

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
JInspection

Visually and/or manually exploring a body part

Visual exploration may be performed with or without optical instrumentation. Manual exploration may be performed directly or through intervening body layers

Includes: Diagnostic arthroscopy, exploratory laparotomy

4. Body Part
0Upper Intestinal Tract
5. Approach
0Open

Cutting through the skin or mucous membrane and any other body layers necessary to expose the site of the procedure

6. Device
ZNo Device
7. Qualifier
ZNo Qualifier

Other versions of this procedure

MS-DRG v44.0 grouping

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Surgical MS-DRGs this procedure can group to, depending on the principal diagnosis's MDC.

MDC 05 · Diseases and Disorders of the Circulatory System · Other Circulatory System O.R. Procedures

MDC 12 · Diseases and Disorders of the Male Reproductive System · Major Male Pelvic Procedures

MDC 13 · Diseases and Disorders of the Female Reproductive System · Other Female Reproductive System O.R. Procedures

ICD-9-CM equivalent

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  • 42.29Other diagnostic procedures on esophagusapproximate
  • 54.11Exploratory laparotomyapproximate

From the CMS 2018 General Equivalence Mappings (GEMs), the final GEMs release.

Code history

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  8. 2023
  9. 2024
  10. 2025
  11. 2026
  12. 2027
  • FY2016 (effective 10/1/2015): Added (first year of ICD-10-CM)
  • No changes since FY2016.

Common questions about 0DJ00ZZ

Is 0DJ00ZZ a valid ICD-10-PCS code for 2027?

Yes. 0DJ00ZZ is valid for inpatient procedures from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.

Is 0DJ00ZZ an O.R. procedure?

Yes. 0DJ00ZZ is an O.R. procedure in MS-DRG v44.0.

What DRG does 0DJ00ZZ group to?

Depending on the principal diagnosis, 0DJ00ZZ can group to MS-DRG 166, MS-DRG 167, MS-DRG 168, MS-DRG 361, MS-DRG 362 and MS-DRG 356.

What is the ICD-9 procedure code for 0DJ00ZZ?

The CMS GEMs map 0DJ00ZZ to ICD-9-CM 42.29 (Other diagnostic procedures on esophagus) and 54.11 (Exploratory laparotomy).