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 0DT2 includes procedures performed to resect tissues or structures in the middle esophagus. These ICD-10-PCS codes are used for inpatient documentation when a surgeon removes all or the specified middle portion of the esophagus for treatment of disease, trauma, or other pathology. Accurate coding within the ICD-10-PCS 0DT2 group is essential for proper inpatient reimbursement, as it captures the specific resection performed and supports clinical documentation accuracy.

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Esophagus, Middle Resection Procedure Overview

Procedures in this group involve resection of the middle portion of the esophagus, targeting the gastrointestinal system. These operations remove all of the specified body part or a portion designated as the middle esophagus for treatment of disease or injury. Accurate ICD-10-PCS coding of these resections ensures inpatient records reflect the scope of surgical intervention and supports correct case mix and reimbursement.

Code Attributes

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

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Esophagus, Middle 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
2	Body Part	Esophagus, Middle

When to Use

Use a code from this group when the entire middle portion of the esophagus is surgically removed as part of definitive treatment. Select the code when operative documentation indicates resection of the middle esophagus rather than partial removal of a different esophageal segment.

ICD-10-PCS Codes

4 rows

ICD-10-PCS Code	Description
0DT20ZZ	Resection of Middle Esophagus, Open Approach
0DT24ZZ	Resection of Middle Esophagus, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach
0DT27ZZ	Resection of Middle Esophagus, Via Natural or Artificial Opening
0DT28ZZ	Resection of Middle 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 adult patient presents to the emergency department with acute, full-thickness necrosis of the mid esophagus after caustic ingestion; he has systemic signs of sepsis and imaging shows a nonviable mid-esophageal segment requiring urgent removal to control infection and prevent mediastinal spread. The patient is taken to the operating room for an open thoracic resection of the affected middle esophagus as part of source control and stabilization. Typical codes: 0DT20ZZ
A middle-aged patient with a localized malignancy confined to the middle third of the esophagus is electively scheduled for definitive surgical treatment after staging and neoadjuvant therapy; operative planning calls for resection of the middle esophageal segment via a minimally invasive endoscopic-assisted percutaneous approach to remove the tumor-bearing tissue. The procedure is performed electively to achieve tumor clearance and obtain margins. Typical codes: 0DT24ZZ
A patient with a chronic esophageal stricture and recurrent aspiration after prior endoscopic dilations is admitted for symptomatic deterioration and failure of less invasive therapy; the surgical team decides to remove the diseased middle esophageal segment through an open or transenteric approach during a planned inpatient operation to resolve obstruction and recurrent pulmonary complications. Typical codes: 0DT20ZZ, 0DT27ZZ

Related Codes

0DT1-ESOPHAGUS-UPPER-RESECTION

ICD-10-PCS Code For Esophagus Upper: 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
0DT20ZZ	Resection of Middle Esophagus, Open Approach
0DT24ZZ	Resection of Middle Esophagus, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach
0DT27ZZ	Resection of Middle Esophagus, Via Natural or Artificial Opening
0DT28ZZ	Resection of Middle 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 adult patient presents to the emergency department with acute, full-thickness necrosis of the mid esophagus after caustic ingestion; he has systemic signs of sepsis and imaging shows a nonviable mid-esophageal segment requiring urgent removal to control infection and prevent mediastinal spread. The patient is taken to the operating room for an open thoracic resection of the affected middle esophagus as part of source control and stabilization. Typical codes: 0DT20ZZ
A middle-aged patient with a localized malignancy confined to the middle third of the esophagus is electively scheduled for definitive surgical treatment after staging and neoadjuvant therapy; operative planning calls for resection of the middle esophageal segment via a minimally invasive endoscopic-assisted percutaneous approach to remove the tumor-bearing tissue. The procedure is performed electively to achieve tumor clearance and obtain margins. Typical codes: 0DT24ZZ
A patient with a chronic esophageal stricture and recurrent aspiration after prior endoscopic dilations is admitted for symptomatic deterioration and failure of less invasive therapy; the surgical team decides to remove the diseased middle esophageal segment through an open or transenteric approach during a planned inpatient operation to resolve obstruction and recurrent pulmonary complications. Typical codes: 0DT20ZZ, 0DT27ZZ

Related Codes

0DT1-ESOPHAGUS-UPPER-RESECTION

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

Code Attributes

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

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Esophagus, Middle Resection Procedure Overview

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 code group 0DT2?

What is the primary purpose of using ICD-10-PCS codes in the 0DT2 group?

Under which ICD-10-PCS section and body system do 0DT2 codes fall?

How do 0DT2 codes relate to DRG assignment?

What approaches to resection of the middle esophagus are specified by individual 0DT2 codes?

References

When to Use

ICD-10-PCS Codes

DRG Codes

Typical Clinical Scenarios

Related Codes

Which procedures are included in the ICD-10-PCS code group 0DT2?

What is the primary purpose of using ICD-10-PCS codes in the 0DT2 group?

Under which ICD-10-PCS section and body system do 0DT2 codes fall?

How do 0DT2 codes relate to DRG assignment?

What approaches to resection of the middle esophagus are specified by individual 0DT2 codes?

References