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ICD-10-PCS 2027 procedure code

0DQ50ZZRepair Esophagus, 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 0DQ50ZZ

0DQ50ZZ is the ICD-10-PCS code for a repair procedure on the esophagus using an open approach. In ICD-10-PCS, repair means restoring, to the extent possible, a body part to its normal anatomic structure and function.

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 0DQ10ZZ (esophagus, upper), 0DQ20ZZ (esophagus, middle), 0DQ30ZZ (esophagus, lower), 0DQ40ZZ (esophagogastric junction), 0DQ60ZZ (stomach), 0DQ70ZZ (stomach, pylorus) and 20 more.

The same procedure with a different approach is coded 0DQ53ZZ (percutaneous), 0DQ54ZZ (percutaneous endoscopic), 0DQ57ZZ (via natural or artificial opening) and 0DQ58ZZ (via natural or artificial opening endoscopic).

It is an operating-room procedure in the MS-DRG logic for DRG 143 (Other Ear, Nose, Mouth and Throat O.R. Procedures with MCC), DRG 144 (Other Ear, Nose, Mouth and Throat O.R. Procedures with CC), DRG 145 (Other Ear, Nose, Mouth and Throat O.R. Procedures without CC/MCC), DRG 326 (Stomach, Esophageal and Duodenal Procedures with MCC), DRG 327 (Stomach, Esophageal and Duodenal Procedures with CC) and DRG 328 (Stomach, Esophageal and Duodenal Procedures without CC/MCC), under the surgical categories “Other Ear, Nose, Mouth and Throat O.R. Procedures”, “Stomach, Esophageal and Duodenal Procedures”, “Lymphoma and Leukemia with Major O.R. Procedures” and 3 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
QRepair

Restoring, to the extent possible, a body part to its normal anatomic structure and function

Used only when the method to accomplish the repair is not one of the other root operations

Includes: Colostomy takedown, suture of laceration

4. Body Part
5Esophagus
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

All DRGs →

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

ICD-9-CM equivalent

Converter →
  • 42.89Other repair of esophagusapproximate

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

Code history

  1. 2016
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  7. 2022
  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 0DQ50ZZ

Is 0DQ50ZZ a valid ICD-10-PCS code for 2027?

Yes. 0DQ50ZZ is valid for inpatient procedures from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.

Is 0DQ50ZZ an O.R. procedure?

Yes. 0DQ50ZZ is an O.R. procedure in MS-DRG v44.0.

What DRG does 0DQ50ZZ group to?

Depending on the principal diagnosis, 0DQ50ZZ can group to MS-DRG 143, MS-DRG 144, MS-DRG 145, MS-DRG 326, MS-DRG 327 and MS-DRG 328.

What is the ICD-9 procedure code for 0DQ50ZZ?

The CMS GEMs map 0DQ50ZZ to ICD-9-CM 42.89 (Other repair of esophagus).