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ICD-10-PCS 2027 procedure code

0DR50KZReplacement of Esophagus with Nonautologous Tissue Substitute, Open Approach

✓ Valid for 2027O.R. procedure

Short description: Replacement of Esophagus with Nonaut Sub, 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 0DR50KZ

0DR50KZ is the ICD-10-PCS code for a replacement procedure on the esophagus using an open approach with nonautologous tissue substitute. In ICD-10-PCS, replacement means putting in or on biological or synthetic material that physically takes the place and/or function of all or a portion of a body part.

In plain terms, this corresponds to other graft of esophagus, the ICD-9-CM procedure title it maps to (42.87).

For a different body part, codes include 0DRR0KZ (anal sphincter), 0DRU0KZ (omentum), 0DRV0KZ (mesentery) and 0DRW0KZ (peritoneum).

The same procedure with a different approach is coded 0DR54KZ (percutaneous endoscopic), 0DR57KZ (via natural or artificial opening) and 0DR58KZ (via natural or artificial opening endoscopic).

With a different device, use 0DR507Z (autologous tissue substitute) and 0DR50JZ (synthetic substitute).

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 820 (Lymphoma and Leukemia with Major O.R. Procedures with MCC), DRG 821 (Lymphoma and Leukemia with Major O.R. Procedures with CC) and DRG 822 (Lymphoma and Leukemia with Major O.R. Procedures without CC/MCC), under the surgical categories “Stomach, Esophageal and Duodenal Procedures”, “Lymphoma and Leukemia with Major O.R. Procedures”, “Myeloproliferative Disorders or Poorly Differentiated Neoplasms with Major O.R. Procedures” and 2 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
RReplacement

Putting in or on biological or synthetic material that physically takes the place and/or function of all or a portion of a body part

The body part may have been taken out or replaced, or may be taken out, physically eradicated, or rendered nonfunctional during the Replacement procedure. A Removal procedure is coded for taking out the device used in a previous replacement procedure

Includes: Total hip replacement, bone graft, free skin graft

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
KNonautologous Tissue Substitute

Includes: Acellular Hydrated Dermis; Bone bank bone graft; Cook Biodesign(R) Fistula Plug(s); Cook Biodesign(R) Hernia Graft(s); Cook Biodesign(R) Layered Graft(s); Cook Zenapro(tm) Layered Graft(s); Fish skin; Kerecis(R) (GraftGuide) (MariGen) (SurgiBind) (SurgiClose); MIRODERM(tm) Biologic Wound Matrix; Piscine skin; Tissue bank graft

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.

ICD-9-CM equivalent

Converter →
  • 42.87Other graft 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 0DR50KZ

Is 0DR50KZ a valid ICD-10-PCS code for 2027?

Yes. 0DR50KZ is valid for inpatient procedures from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.

Is 0DR50KZ an O.R. procedure?

Yes. 0DR50KZ is an O.R. procedure in MS-DRG v44.0.

What DRG does 0DR50KZ group to?

Depending on the principal diagnosis, 0DR50KZ can group to MS-DRG 326, MS-DRG 327, MS-DRG 328, MS-DRG 820, MS-DRG 821 and MS-DRG 822.

What is the ICD-9 procedure code for 0DR50KZ?

The CMS GEMs map 0DR50KZ to ICD-9-CM 42.87 (Other graft of esophagus).