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

The International Classification of Diseases, Tenth Revision, Procedure Coding System (ICD-10-PCS) code group 0DH8 includes procedures performed to insert nonbiological appliances that monitor, assist, perform, or prevent physiological functions in the small intestine. These ICD-10-PCS codes are used for inpatient documentation when an endoscopic approach is used to place a device into the small intestine via a natural or artificial opening. Accurate coding within the ICD-10-PCS 0DH8 group is essential for proper inpatient reimbursement, as it captures the specific insertion procedure performed and supports clinical documentation accuracy.

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Small Intestine Insertion Procedure Overview

This code group includes endoscopic insertion procedures that place nonbiological monitoring, assistive, or preventive appliances into the small intestine. The procedures target the gastrointestinal system and involve introducing devices via a natural or artificial opening using endoscopic technique. Accurate coding specifies the device placement and supports proper inpatient reimbursement by reflecting the complexity and resource use of the procedure.

Code Attributes

Character	ICD-10-PCS Category	Code Group Details
0	Section	Medical and Surgical
D	Body System	Gastrointestinal System
H	Operation	Insertion
8	Body Part	Small Intestine

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Small Intestine Insertion Procedure Overview

Code Attributes

Character	ICD-10-PCS Category	Code Group Details
0	Section	Medical and Surgical
D	Body System	Gastrointestinal System
H	Operation	Insertion
8	Body Part	Small Intestine

When to Use

Use a code from this group when an endoscopic procedure places a nonbiological monitoring, assistive, or preventive device into the small intestine. These codes apply when the appliance is introduced through a natural or artificial opening rather than during open or percutaneous approaches to the small intestine.

ICD-10-PCS Codes

25 rows

ICD-10-PCS Code	Description
0DH801Z	Insertion of Radioactive Element into Small Intestine, Open Approach
0DH802Z	Insertion of Monitoring Device into Small Intestine, Open Approach
0DH803Z	Insertion of Infusion Device into Small Intestine, Open Approach
0DH80DZ	Insertion of Intraluminal Device into Small Intestine, Open Approach
0DH80UZ	Insertion of Feeding Device into Small Intestine, Open Approach
0DH831Z	Insertion of Radioactive Element into Small Intestine, Percutaneous Approach
0DH832Z	Insertion of Monitoring Device into Small Intestine, Percutaneous Approach
0DH833Z	Insertion of Infusion Device into Small Intestine, Percutaneous Approach
0DH83DZ	Insertion of Intraluminal Device into Small Intestine, Percutaneous Approach
0DH83UZ	Insertion of Feeding Device into Small Intestine, Percutaneous Approach

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DRG Codes

6 rows

DRG Code	Description
344	Minor Small and Large Bowel Procedures with MCC
345	Minor Small and Large Bowel Procedures with CC
346	Minor Small and Large Bowel Procedures without CC/MCC
907	Other O.R. Procedures for Injuries with MCC
908	Other O.R. Procedures for Injuries with CC
909	Other O.R. Procedures for Injuries without CC/MCC

Typical Clinical Scenarios

An elderly stroke patient with prolonged dysphagia and high aspiration risk is admitted for initiation of long-term enteral nutrition. Oral intake is inadequate and a feeding tube must be placed directly into the small intestine via endoscopic access to reduce aspiration and provide continuous post-pyloric feeding. Typical codes: 0DH88UZ
A patient with severe, refractory gastroparesis presents with persistent vomiting and malnutrition requiring inpatient stabilization. During endoscopic management the team places an infusion catheter into the small intestine to allow continuous decompression and targeted medication/enteral therapy to bypass the stomach. Typical codes: 0DH883Z
A hospitalized patient with a previously placed jejunal feeding tube develops device malfunction and leakage with failure to deliver nutrition. The surgical team performs an endoscopic procedure to remove the failed device and insert a new small intestine intraluminal appliance to restore enteral access. Typical codes: 0DH88DZ, 0DH88UZ

Related Codes

0DH0-UPPER-INTESTINAL-TRACT-INSERTION

ICD-10-PCS Code For Upper Intestinal Tract: Procedure Code Group Overview

0DH1-UPPER-ESOPHAGUS-INSERTION

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

0DH2-MIDDLE-ESOPHAGUS-INSERTION

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

0DH3-LOWER-ESOPHAGUS-INSERTION

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

0DH5-ESOPHAGUS-INSERTION

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

0DH6-STOMACH-INSERTION

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

0DH9-DUODENUM-INSERTION

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

0DHA-JEJUNUM-INSERTION

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

0DHB-ILEUM-INSERTION

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

0DHD-LOWER-INTESTINAL-TRACT-INSERTION

ICD-10-PCS Code For Lower Intestinal Tract: 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

25 rows

ICD-10-PCS Code	Description
0DH801Z	Insertion of Radioactive Element into Small Intestine, Open Approach
0DH802Z	Insertion of Monitoring Device into Small Intestine, Open Approach
0DH803Z	Insertion of Infusion Device into Small Intestine, Open Approach
0DH80DZ	Insertion of Intraluminal Device into Small Intestine, Open Approach
0DH80UZ	Insertion of Feeding Device into Small Intestine, Open Approach
0DH831Z	Insertion of Radioactive Element into Small Intestine, Percutaneous Approach
0DH832Z	Insertion of Monitoring Device into Small Intestine, Percutaneous Approach
0DH833Z	Insertion of Infusion Device into Small Intestine, Percutaneous Approach
0DH83DZ	Insertion of Intraluminal Device into Small Intestine, Percutaneous Approach
0DH83UZ	Insertion of Feeding Device into Small Intestine, Percutaneous Approach

Showing 1–10 of 25

DRG Codes

6 rows

DRG Code	Description
344	Minor Small and Large Bowel Procedures with MCC
345	Minor Small and Large Bowel Procedures with CC
346	Minor Small and Large Bowel Procedures without CC/MCC
907	Other O.R. Procedures for Injuries with MCC
908	Other O.R. Procedures for Injuries with CC
909	Other O.R. Procedures for Injuries without CC/MCC

Typical Clinical Scenarios

An elderly stroke patient with prolonged dysphagia and high aspiration risk is admitted for initiation of long-term enteral nutrition. Oral intake is inadequate and a feeding tube must be placed directly into the small intestine via endoscopic access to reduce aspiration and provide continuous post-pyloric feeding. Typical codes: 0DH88UZ
A patient with severe, refractory gastroparesis presents with persistent vomiting and malnutrition requiring inpatient stabilization. During endoscopic management the team places an infusion catheter into the small intestine to allow continuous decompression and targeted medication/enteral therapy to bypass the stomach. Typical codes: 0DH883Z
A hospitalized patient with a previously placed jejunal feeding tube develops device malfunction and leakage with failure to deliver nutrition. The surgical team performs an endoscopic procedure to remove the failed device and insert a new small intestine intraluminal appliance to restore enteral access. Typical codes: 0DH88DZ, 0DH88UZ

Related Codes

0DH0-UPPER-INTESTINAL-TRACT-INSERTION

ICD-10-PCS Code For Upper Intestinal Tract: Procedure Code Group Overview

0DH1-UPPER-ESOPHAGUS-INSERTION

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

0DH2-MIDDLE-ESOPHAGUS-INSERTION

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

0DH3-LOWER-ESOPHAGUS-INSERTION

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

0DH5-ESOPHAGUS-INSERTION

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

0DH6-STOMACH-INSERTION

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

0DH9-DUODENUM-INSERTION

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

0DHA-JEJUNUM-INSERTION

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

0DHB-ILEUM-INSERTION

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

0DHD-LOWER-INTESTINAL-TRACT-INSERTION

ICD-10-PCS Code For Lower Intestinal Tract: 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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Code Attributes

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Small Intestine Insertion Procedure Overview

Code Attributes

When to Use

ICD-10-PCS Codes

DRG Codes

Typical Clinical Scenarios

Related Codes

Which ICD-10-PCS code group covers endoscopic insertion procedures into the small intestine via a natural or artificial opening?

How does accurate coding within the 0DH8 group affect inpatient reimbursement?

What are the section, body system, operation, and body part attributes for this code group?

Can you list examples of specific codes in the 0DH8 group for endoscopic insertion via a natural or artificial opening?

Which DRGs are related to procedures in the 0DH8 code group?

References

When to Use

ICD-10-PCS Codes

DRG Codes

Typical Clinical Scenarios

Related Codes

Which ICD-10-PCS code group covers endoscopic insertion procedures into the small intestine via a natural or artificial opening?

How does accurate coding within the 0DH8 group affect inpatient reimbursement?

What are the section, body system, operation, and body part attributes for this code group?

Can you list examples of specific codes in the 0DH8 group for endoscopic insertion via a natural or artificial opening?

Which DRGs are related to procedures in the 0DH8 code group?

References