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

The International Classification of Diseases, Tenth Revision, Procedure Coding System (ICD-10-PCS) code group 0DT1 includes procedures performed to remove tissue from the upper esophagus in the gastrointestinal system. These ICD-10-PCS codes are used for inpatient documentation when a partial or complete resection of the upper esophagus is performed for therapeutic or diagnostic purposes. Accurate coding within the ICD-10-PCS 0DT1 group is essential for proper inpatient reimbursement, as it captures the procedure performed and determines appropriate case mix and payment.

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Esophagus, Upper Resection Procedure Overview

Procedures in this group involve surgical removal of all or a portion of the upper esophagus within the gastrointestinal system. These resections are performed to treat conditions such as malignancy, severe trauma, or nonresponsive strictures affecting the upper esophagus. Accurate coding of resection procedures supports correct inpatient reimbursement and ensures the clinical record reflects the scope of tissue removed.

Code Attributes

Character	ICD-10-PCS Category	Code Group Details
0	Section	Medical and Surgical
D	Body System	Gastrointestinal System
T	Operation	Resection
1	Body Part	Esophagus, Upper

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Esophagus, Upper Resection Procedure Overview

Code Attributes

Character	ICD-10-PCS Category	Code Group Details
0	Section	Medical and Surgical
D	Body System	Gastrointestinal System
T	Operation	Resection
1	Body Part	Esophagus, Upper

When to Use

Use a code from this group when the clinical documentation indicates a partial or total resection of the upper esophagus was performed. Select the specific 0DT1 code that matches the documented extent and approach of the resection to reflect the operative procedure accurately.

ICD-10-PCS Codes

4 rows

ICD-10-PCS Code	Description
0DT10ZZ	Resection of Upper Esophagus, Open Approach
0DT14ZZ	Resection of Upper Esophagus, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach
0DT17ZZ	Resection of Upper Esophagus, Via Natural or Artificial Opening
0DT18ZZ	Resection of Upper Esophagus, Via Natural or Artificial Opening Endoscopic

DRG Codes

15 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 progressive dysphagia and weight loss is found on imaging and endoscopy to have a localized upper esophageal carcinoma confined to the upper esophageal segment; after staging and multidisciplinary discussion, the patient is admitted for definitive surgical removal of the tumor to achieve oncologic control. A planned partial or total resection of the upper esophagus is performed via an open cervical or thoracic approach depending on extent, with removal of the involved segment. Typical codes: 0DT10ZZ
A middle-aged patient presents emergently after a penetrating neck injury with full-thickness transection and devitalized tissue of the upper esophagus, causing contamination and risk of mediastinitis; the patient is taken to the operating room for debridement and removal of the damaged esophageal segment to control infection and stabilize the injury. An urgent resection of the injured portion of the upper esophagus is performed, typically through an open approach given the trauma and need for exposure. Typical codes: 0DT10ZZ
A patient with long-standing refractory benign stricture of the upper esophagus that previously failed multiple endoscopic dilations is admitted electively for definitive surgical management; the surgeon performs a planned transoral endoscopic or natural-orifice assisted resection of the diseased upper esophageal segment to restore luminal patency and relieve dysphagia. Typical codes: 0DT18ZZ, 0DT17ZZ

Related Codes

0DT2-ESOPHAGUS-MIDDLE-RESECTION

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

0DT3-ESOPHAGUS-LOWER-RESECTION

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

0DT4-ESOPHAGOGASTRIC-JUNCTION-RESECTION

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

0DT5-ESOPHAGUS-RESECTION

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

0DT6-STOMACH-RESECTION

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

0DT7-STOMACH-PYLORUS-RESECTION

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

0DT8-SMALL-INTESTINE-RESECTION

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

0DT9-DUODENUM-RESECTION

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

0DTA-JEJUNUM-RESECTION

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

0DTB-ILEUM-RESECTION

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

4 rows

ICD-10-PCS Code	Description
0DT10ZZ	Resection of Upper Esophagus, Open Approach
0DT14ZZ	Resection of Upper Esophagus, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach
0DT17ZZ	Resection of Upper Esophagus, Via Natural or Artificial Opening
0DT18ZZ	Resection of Upper Esophagus, Via Natural or Artificial Opening Endoscopic

DRG Codes

15 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 15

Typical Clinical Scenarios

An elderly patient with progressive dysphagia and weight loss is found on imaging and endoscopy to have a localized upper esophageal carcinoma confined to the upper esophageal segment; after staging and multidisciplinary discussion, the patient is admitted for definitive surgical removal of the tumor to achieve oncologic control. A planned partial or total resection of the upper esophagus is performed via an open cervical or thoracic approach depending on extent, with removal of the involved segment. Typical codes: 0DT10ZZ
A middle-aged patient presents emergently after a penetrating neck injury with full-thickness transection and devitalized tissue of the upper esophagus, causing contamination and risk of mediastinitis; the patient is taken to the operating room for debridement and removal of the damaged esophageal segment to control infection and stabilize the injury. An urgent resection of the injured portion of the upper esophagus is performed, typically through an open approach given the trauma and need for exposure. Typical codes: 0DT10ZZ
A patient with long-standing refractory benign stricture of the upper esophagus that previously failed multiple endoscopic dilations is admitted electively for definitive surgical management; the surgeon performs a planned transoral endoscopic or natural-orifice assisted resection of the diseased upper esophageal segment to restore luminal patency and relieve dysphagia. Typical codes: 0DT18ZZ, 0DT17ZZ

Related Codes

0DT2-ESOPHAGUS-MIDDLE-RESECTION

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

0DT3-ESOPHAGUS-LOWER-RESECTION

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

0DT4-ESOPHAGOGASTRIC-JUNCTION-RESECTION

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

0DT5-ESOPHAGUS-RESECTION

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

0DT6-STOMACH-RESECTION

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

0DT7-STOMACH-PYLORUS-RESECTION

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

0DT8-SMALL-INTESTINE-RESECTION

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

0DT9-DUODENUM-RESECTION

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

0DTA-JEJUNUM-RESECTION

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

0DTB-ILEUM-RESECTION

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, Upper Resection Procedure Overview

Code Attributes

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Code Attributes

When to Use

ICD-10-PCS Codes

DRG Codes

Typical Clinical Scenarios

Related Codes

Which procedures are included in the ICD-10-PCS 0DT1 code group?

What clinical situations prompt use of an ICD-10-PCS 0DT1 code?

What are the ICD-10-PCS attributes for the 0DT1 code group?

How does accurate coding in the 0DT1 group affect reimbursement?

Which DRG categories might cases coded to 0DT1 map to?

References

When to Use

ICD-10-PCS Codes

DRG Codes

Typical Clinical Scenarios

Related Codes

Which procedures are included in the ICD-10-PCS 0DT1 code group?

What clinical situations prompt use of an ICD-10-PCS 0DT1 code?

What are the ICD-10-PCS attributes for the 0DT1 code group?

How does accurate coding in the 0DT1 group affect reimbursement?

Which DRG categories might cases coded to 0DT1 map to?

References