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

The International Classification of Diseases, Tenth Revision, Procedure Coding System (ICD-10-PCS) code group 0DX6 includes procedures performed to transfer all or part of the stomach to take over the function of another stomach portion in the gastrointestinal system. These ICD-10-PCS codes are used for inpatient documentation when a surgeon relocates stomach tissue so that it assumes the function of another stomach segment or nearby structure. Accurate coding within the ICD-10-PCS 0DX6 group is essential for proper inpatient reimbursement, as it captures the procedure performed and supports clinical documentation accuracy.

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Stomach Transfer Procedure Overview

Procedures in this group involve moving all or a portion of the stomach to a different location in the body so that the relocated stomach tissue takes over the function of another stomach portion. These procedures target the gastrointestinal system and require precise documentation of the transfer operation and anatomical details. Accurate coding of these operations in inpatient records supports correct assignment of procedure codes and influences inpatient reimbursement.

Code Attributes

Character	ICD-10-PCS Category	Code Group Details
0	Section	Medical and Surgical
D	Body System	Gastrointestinal System
X	Operation	Transfer
6	Body Part	Stomach

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Stomach Transfer Procedure Overview

Code Attributes

Character	ICD-10-PCS Category	Code Group Details
0	Section	Medical and Surgical
D	Body System	Gastrointestinal System
X	Operation	Transfer
6	Body Part	Stomach

When to Use

Use a code from this group when the clinical procedure involves relocating stomach tissue to take over the function of another stomach region or adjacent structure. Select the specific ICD-10-PCS code based on the extent of stomach moved and the precise transfer technique documented.

ICD-10-PCS Codes

2 rows

ICD-10-PCS Code	Description
0DX60Z5	Transfer Stomach to Esophagus, Open Approach
0DX64Z5	Transfer Stomach to Esophagus, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach

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 a chronic, distal gastric outlet obstruction and refractory antral ischemia presents for a planned surgical reconstruction after failed endoscopic dilation; inpatient care is for operative transfer of a viable portion of the stomach to reestablish continuity and assume function of the damaged proximal gastric segment. The aim is to relocate healthy stomach tissue to take over the function of the diseased stomach portion and restore alimentary continuity in a controlled elective setting. Typical codes: 0DX60Z5
A middle-aged patient with caustic ingestion resulting in necrosis of the proximal stomach and lower esophageal involvement is admitted urgently for staged reconstruction; during the inpatient operative procedure, a segment of stomach is moved to replace the damaged esophageal-gastric junction and assume esophageal function. The transfer is performed to reestablish swallowing and prevent aspiration after acute injury has been stabilized. Typical codes: 0DX64Z5, 0DX60Z5
A patient with prior partial gastrectomy develops progressive dysphagia and recurrent reflux due to failure of the remaining proximal stomach; as a revision operation during an inpatient admission, viable distal stomach tissue is mobilized and transferred to substitute for the dysfunctional proximal stomach segment to relieve symptoms and restore function. Typical codes: 0DX60Z5

Related Codes

0DX8-SMALL-INTESTINE-TRANSFER

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

0DXE-LARGE-INTESTINE-TRANSFER

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

0DXU-OMENTUM-TRANSFER

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

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

2 rows

ICD-10-PCS Code	Description
0DX60Z5	Transfer Stomach to Esophagus, Open Approach
0DX64Z5	Transfer Stomach to Esophagus, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach

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 a chronic, distal gastric outlet obstruction and refractory antral ischemia presents for a planned surgical reconstruction after failed endoscopic dilation; inpatient care is for operative transfer of a viable portion of the stomach to reestablish continuity and assume function of the damaged proximal gastric segment. The aim is to relocate healthy stomach tissue to take over the function of the diseased stomach portion and restore alimentary continuity in a controlled elective setting. Typical codes: 0DX60Z5
A middle-aged patient with caustic ingestion resulting in necrosis of the proximal stomach and lower esophageal involvement is admitted urgently for staged reconstruction; during the inpatient operative procedure, a segment of stomach is moved to replace the damaged esophageal-gastric junction and assume esophageal function. The transfer is performed to reestablish swallowing and prevent aspiration after acute injury has been stabilized. Typical codes: 0DX64Z5, 0DX60Z5
A patient with prior partial gastrectomy develops progressive dysphagia and recurrent reflux due to failure of the remaining proximal stomach; as a revision operation during an inpatient admission, viable distal stomach tissue is mobilized and transferred to substitute for the dysfunctional proximal stomach segment to relieve symptoms and restore function. Typical codes: 0DX60Z5

Related Codes

0DX8-SMALL-INTESTINE-TRANSFER

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

0DXE-LARGE-INTESTINE-TRANSFER

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

0DXU-OMENTUM-TRANSFER

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

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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Stomach Transfer Procedure Overview

Code Attributes

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

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Stomach Transfer Procedure Overview

Code Attributes

When to Use

ICD-10-PCS Codes

DRG Codes

Typical Clinical Scenarios

Related Codes

Which procedures are included in ICD-10-PCS code group 0DX6?

What is the primary purpose of coding procedures in the 0DX6 group?

What ICD-10-PCS attributes define the 0DX6 code group?

Which specific codes are listed under the 0DX6 group and what approaches do they represent?

How do related DRGs connect to procedures in the 0DX6 group for reimbursement purposes?

References

When to Use

ICD-10-PCS Codes

DRG Codes

Typical Clinical Scenarios

Related Codes

Which procedures are included in ICD-10-PCS code group 0DX6?

What is the primary purpose of coding procedures in the 0DX6 group?

What ICD-10-PCS attributes define the 0DX6 code group?

Which specific codes are listed under the 0DX6 group and what approaches do they represent?

How do related DRGs connect to procedures in the 0DX6 group for reimbursement purposes?

References