ICD-10-PCS 2027 procedure code
0DN40ZZRelease Esophagogastric Junction, Open Approach
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 0DN40ZZ
0DN40ZZ is the ICD-10-PCS code for a release procedure on the esophagogastric junction using an open approach. In ICD-10-PCS, release means freeing a body part from an abnormal physical constraint by cutting or by the use of force.
In plain terms, this corresponds to other repair of esophagus, the ICD-9-CM procedure title it maps to (42.89).
For a different body part, codes include 0DN10ZZ (esophagus, upper), 0DN20ZZ (esophagus, middle), 0DN30ZZ (esophagus, lower), 0DN50ZZ (esophagus), 0DN60ZZ (stomach), 0DN70ZZ (stomach, pylorus) and 20 more.
The same procedure with a different approach is coded 0DN43ZZ (percutaneous), 0DN44ZZ (percutaneous endoscopic), 0DN47ZZ (via natural or artificial opening) and 0DN48ZZ (via natural or artificial opening endoscopic).
It is an operating-room procedure in the MS-DRG logic for DRG 326 (Stomach, Esophageal and Duodenal Procedures with MCC), DRG 327 (Stomach, Esophageal and Duodenal Procedures with CC), DRG 328 (Stomach, Esophageal and Duodenal Procedures without CC/MCC), DRG 907 (Other O.R. Procedures for Injuries with MCC), DRG 908 (Other O.R. Procedures for Injuries with CC) and DRG 909 (Other O.R. Procedures for Injuries without CC/MCC), under the surgical categories “Stomach, Esophageal and Duodenal Procedures” and “Other O.R. Procedures for Injuries”.
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
- NRelease
Freeing a body part from an abnormal physical constraint by cutting or by the use of force
Some of the restraining tissue may be taken out but none of the body part is taken out
Includes: Adhesiolysis, carpal tunnel release
- 4. Body Part
- 4Esophagogastric Junction
Includes: Cardia; Cardioesophageal junction; Gastroesophageal (GE) junction
- 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
Different body part
MS-DRG v44.0 grouping
All DRGs →Surgical MS-DRGs this procedure can group to, depending on the principal diagnosis's MDC.
MDC 06 · Diseases and Disorders of the Digestive System · Stomach, Esophageal and Duodenal Procedures
MDC 21 · Injuries, Poisonings and Toxic Effects of Drugs · Other O.R. Procedures for Injuries
ICD-9-CM equivalent
Converter →- 42.89Other repair of esophagusapproximate
From the CMS 2018 General Equivalence Mappings (GEMs), the final GEMs release.
Code history
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- 2027
- FY2016 (effective 10/1/2015): Added (first year of ICD-10-CM)
- No changes since FY2016.
Common questions about 0DN40ZZ
Is 0DN40ZZ a valid ICD-10-PCS code for 2027?
- Yes. 0DN40ZZ is valid for inpatient procedures from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.
Is 0DN40ZZ an O.R. procedure?
- Yes. 0DN40ZZ is an O.R. procedure in MS-DRG v44.0.
What DRG does 0DN40ZZ group to?
- Depending on the principal diagnosis, 0DN40ZZ can group to MS-DRG 326, MS-DRG 327, MS-DRG 328, MS-DRG 907, MS-DRG 908 and MS-DRG 909.
What is the ICD-9 procedure code for 0DN40ZZ?
- The CMS GEMs map 0DN40ZZ to ICD-9-CM 42.89 (Other repair of esophagus).