ICD-10-PCS Code For Esophagus, Middle: Procedure Code Group Overview

The International Classification of Diseases, Tenth Revision, Procedure Coding System (ICD-10-PCS) code group 0D92 includes procedures performed to drain fluids or gases from the middle portion of the esophagus. These ICD-10-PCS codes are used for inpatient documentation when a clinician performs drainage of the esophagus, middle to relieve fluid or gas accumulation, infection, or related complications. Accurate coding within the ICD-10-PCS 0D92 group is essential for proper inpatient reimbursement, as it captures the procedure performed and supports clinical documentation accuracy.

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Esophagus, Middle Drainage Procedure Overview

This procedure group includes inpatient drainage procedures targeting the middle portion of the esophagus within the gastrointestinal system. These procedures involve removal or letting out of fluids or gases from the esophagus, middle to relieve obstruction, infection, or accumulated secretions. Accurate ICD-10-PCS coding ensures the clinical intent and resource use are captured for inpatient reimbursement and quality reporting.

Code Attributes

Character	ICD-10-PCS Category	Code Group Details
0	Section	Medical and Surgical
D	Body System	Gastrointestinal System
9	Operation	Drainage
2	Body Part	Esophagus, Middle

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Esophagus, Middle Drainage Procedure Overview

Code Attributes

Character	ICD-10-PCS Category	Code Group Details
0	Section	Medical and Surgical
D	Body System	Gastrointestinal System
9	Operation	Drainage
2	Body Part	Esophagus, Middle

When to Use

Use a code from this group when an inpatient procedure specifically drains fluid or gas from the middle portion of the esophagus. Codes apply when the drainage is the principal action performed during the surgical encounter.

ICD-10-PCS Codes

15 rows

ICD-10-PCS Code	Description
0D9200Z	Drainage of Middle Esophagus with Drainage Device, Open Approach
0D920ZX	Drainage of Middle Esophagus, Open Approach, Diagnostic
0D920ZZ	Drainage of Middle Esophagus, Open Approach
0D9230Z	Drainage of Middle Esophagus with Drainage Device, Percutaneous Approach
0D923ZX	Drainage of Middle Esophagus, Percutaneous Approach, Diagnostic
0D923ZZ	Drainage of Middle Esophagus, Percutaneous Approach
0D9240Z	Drainage of Middle Esophagus with Drainage Device, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach
0D924ZX	Drainage of Middle Esophagus, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach, Diagnostic
0D924ZZ	Drainage of Middle Esophagus, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach
0D9270Z	Drainage of Middle Esophagus with Drainage Device, Via Natural or Artificial Opening

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DRG Codes

12 rows

DRG Code	Description
326	Stomach, Esophageal and Duodenal Procedures with MCC
327	Stomach, Esophageal and Duodenal Procedures with CC
328	Stomach, Esophageal and Duodenal Procedures without CC/MCC
820	Lymphoma and Leukemia with Major O.R. Procedures with MCC
821	Lymphoma and Leukemia with Major O.R. Procedures with CC
822	Lymphoma and Leukemia with Major O.R. Procedures without CC/MCC
826	Myeloproliferative Disorders or Poorly Differentiated Neoplasms with Major O.R. Procedures with MCC
827	Myeloproliferative Disorders or Poorly Differentiated Neoplasms with Major O.R. Procedures with CC
828	Myeloproliferative Disorders or Poorly Differentiated Neoplasms with Major O.R. Procedures without CC/MCC
907	Other O.R. Procedures for Injuries with MCC

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Typical Clinical Scenarios

An elderly patient with advanced esophageal cancer develops progressive dysphagia and recurrent pooling of secretions with aspiration risk; after failed bedside suctioning and worsening respiratory status, the patient is admitted for inpatient drainage of retained fluid collections in the mid esophagus to reduce aspiration and stabilize respiratory function. Typical codes: 0D9270Z, 0D9280Z
A middle-aged patient presents to the emergency department with acute mediastinitis signs and severe chest pain after corrosive ingestion; imaging shows an esophageal leak with localized fluid accumulation in the middle esophagus requiring urgent percutaneous drainage to control infection and prevent sepsis. Typical codes: 0D9230Z, 0D9240Z
A hospitalized postoperative patient with an indwelling esophageal stent develops obstructive secretions and recurrent mid-esophageal fluid retention despite conservative measures; an endoscopic drainage procedure is performed via the existing natural opening to remove the accumulated fluid and place a temporary drainage device if needed. Typical codes: 0D9280Z, 0D9270Z

Related Codes

0D91-ESOPHAGUS-UPPER-DRAINAGE

ICD-10-PCS Code For Esophagus, Upper: Procedure Code Group Overview

0D93-ESOPHAGUS-LOWER-TAKING-OR-LETTING-OUT-ESOPHAGUS-LOWER-DRAINAGE

ICD-10-PCS Code For Esophagus Lower: Procedure Code Group Overview

0D94-ESOPHAGOGASTRIC-JUNCTION-DRAINAGE

ICD-10-PCS Code For Esophagogastric Junction: Procedure Code Group Overview

0D95-ESOPHAGUS-DRAINAGE

ICD-10-PCS Code For Esophagus: Procedure Code Group Overview

0D96-STOMACH-DRAINAGE

ICD-10-PCS Code For Stomach: Procedure Code Group Overview

0D97-STOMACH-PYLORUS-DRAINAGE

ICD-10-PCS Code For Stomach Pylorus: Procedure Code Group Overview

0D98-SMALL-INTESTINE-DRAINAGE

ICD-10-PCS Code For Small Intestine: Procedure Code Group Overview

0D99-DUODENUM-DRAINAGE

ICD-10-PCS Code For Duodenum: Procedure Code Group Overview

0D9A-JEJUNUM-DRAINAGE

ICD-10-PCS Code For Jejunum: Procedure Code Group Overview

0D9B-ILEUM-DRAINAGE

ICD-10-PCS Code For Ileum: Procedure Code Group Overview

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Frequently Asked Questions

References

1.CPT® Codes and Descriptions. AAPC. Retrieved Aug 11, 2026.Maintains the CPT code set's official descriptions and guidelines, licensed from the American Medical Association, used as the definitional source for CPT codes on this page.
2.HCPCS Quarterly Update. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Retrieved Aug 11, 2026.CMS's quarterly release of HCPCS Level II codes and short/long descriptors, the source for HCPCS code definitions and update history.
3.ICD-10-CM Full Code List. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Retrieved Aug 11, 2026.CMS's complete ICD-10-CM diagnosis code list, used to cross-reference diagnosis codes associated with this procedure or service.

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When to Use

ICD-10-PCS Codes

15 rows

ICD-10-PCS Code	Description
0D9200Z	Drainage of Middle Esophagus with Drainage Device, Open Approach
0D920ZX	Drainage of Middle Esophagus, Open Approach, Diagnostic
0D920ZZ	Drainage of Middle Esophagus, Open Approach
0D9230Z	Drainage of Middle Esophagus with Drainage Device, Percutaneous Approach
0D923ZX	Drainage of Middle Esophagus, Percutaneous Approach, Diagnostic
0D923ZZ	Drainage of Middle Esophagus, Percutaneous Approach
0D9240Z	Drainage of Middle Esophagus with Drainage Device, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach
0D924ZX	Drainage of Middle Esophagus, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach, Diagnostic
0D924ZZ	Drainage of Middle Esophagus, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach
0D9270Z	Drainage of Middle Esophagus with Drainage Device, Via Natural or Artificial Opening

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DRG Codes

12 rows

DRG Code	Description
326	Stomach, Esophageal and Duodenal Procedures with MCC
327	Stomach, Esophageal and Duodenal Procedures with CC
328	Stomach, Esophageal and Duodenal Procedures without CC/MCC
820	Lymphoma and Leukemia with Major O.R. Procedures with MCC
821	Lymphoma and Leukemia with Major O.R. Procedures with CC
822	Lymphoma and Leukemia with Major O.R. Procedures without CC/MCC
826	Myeloproliferative Disorders or Poorly Differentiated Neoplasms with Major O.R. Procedures with MCC
827	Myeloproliferative Disorders or Poorly Differentiated Neoplasms with Major O.R. Procedures with CC
828	Myeloproliferative Disorders or Poorly Differentiated Neoplasms with Major O.R. Procedures without CC/MCC
907	Other O.R. Procedures for Injuries with MCC

Showing 1–10 of 12

Typical Clinical Scenarios

An elderly patient with advanced esophageal cancer develops progressive dysphagia and recurrent pooling of secretions with aspiration risk; after failed bedside suctioning and worsening respiratory status, the patient is admitted for inpatient drainage of retained fluid collections in the mid esophagus to reduce aspiration and stabilize respiratory function. Typical codes: 0D9270Z, 0D9280Z
A middle-aged patient presents to the emergency department with acute mediastinitis signs and severe chest pain after corrosive ingestion; imaging shows an esophageal leak with localized fluid accumulation in the middle esophagus requiring urgent percutaneous drainage to control infection and prevent sepsis. Typical codes: 0D9230Z, 0D9240Z
A hospitalized postoperative patient with an indwelling esophageal stent develops obstructive secretions and recurrent mid-esophageal fluid retention despite conservative measures; an endoscopic drainage procedure is performed via the existing natural opening to remove the accumulated fluid and place a temporary drainage device if needed. Typical codes: 0D9280Z, 0D9270Z

Related Codes

0D91-ESOPHAGUS-UPPER-DRAINAGE

ICD-10-PCS Code For Esophagus, Upper: Procedure Code Group Overview

0D93-ESOPHAGUS-LOWER-TAKING-OR-LETTING-OUT-ESOPHAGUS-LOWER-DRAINAGE

ICD-10-PCS Code For Esophagus Lower: Procedure Code Group Overview

0D94-ESOPHAGOGASTRIC-JUNCTION-DRAINAGE

ICD-10-PCS Code For Esophagogastric Junction: Procedure Code Group Overview

0D95-ESOPHAGUS-DRAINAGE

ICD-10-PCS Code For Esophagus: Procedure Code Group Overview

0D96-STOMACH-DRAINAGE

ICD-10-PCS Code For Stomach: Procedure Code Group Overview

0D97-STOMACH-PYLORUS-DRAINAGE

ICD-10-PCS Code For Stomach Pylorus: Procedure Code Group Overview

0D98-SMALL-INTESTINE-DRAINAGE

ICD-10-PCS Code For Small Intestine: Procedure Code Group Overview

0D99-DUODENUM-DRAINAGE

ICD-10-PCS Code For Duodenum: Procedure Code Group Overview

0D9A-JEJUNUM-DRAINAGE

ICD-10-PCS Code For Jejunum: Procedure Code Group Overview

0D9B-ILEUM-DRAINAGE

ICD-10-PCS Code For Ileum: Procedure Code Group Overview

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Frequently Asked Questions

References

1.CPT® Codes and Descriptions. AAPC. Retrieved Aug 11, 2026.Maintains the CPT code set's official descriptions and guidelines, licensed from the American Medical Association, used as the definitional source for CPT codes on this page.
2.HCPCS Quarterly Update. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Retrieved Aug 11, 2026.CMS's quarterly release of HCPCS Level II codes and short/long descriptors, the source for HCPCS code definitions and update history.
3.ICD-10-CM Full Code List. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Retrieved Aug 11, 2026.CMS's complete ICD-10-CM diagnosis code list, used to cross-reference diagnosis codes associated with this procedure or service.

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Esophagus, Middle Drainage Procedure Overview

Code Attributes

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Esophagus, Middle Drainage Procedure Overview

Code Attributes

When to Use

ICD-10-PCS Codes

DRG Codes

Typical Clinical Scenarios

Related Codes

Which body system and operation are described for ICD-10-PCS code group 0D92?

What body part is specifically targeted by codes in the 0D92 group?

What approaches and device options are represented among the codes in 0D92?

How are the individual ICD-10-PCS codes formatted in this group for documentation?

Which DRGs may be related when a middle esophagus drainage procedure is performed?

References

When to Use

ICD-10-PCS Codes

DRG Codes

Typical Clinical Scenarios

Related Codes

Which body system and operation are described for ICD-10-PCS code group 0D92?

What body part is specifically targeted by codes in the 0D92 group?

What approaches and device options are represented among the codes in 0D92?

How are the individual ICD-10-PCS codes formatted in this group for documentation?

Which DRGs may be related when a middle esophagus drainage procedure is performed?

References