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

The International Classification of Diseases, Tenth Revision, Procedure Coding System (ICD-10-PCS) code group BD41 includes procedures performed to ultrasonograph the esophagus in the gastrointestinal system. These ICD-10-PCS codes are used for inpatient documentation when real-time sonographic imaging of the esophagus is performed for diagnostic evaluation or intraoperative monitoring. Accurate coding within the ICD-10-PCS BD41 group is essential for proper inpatient reimbursement, as it captures the imaging procedure performed and supports clinical documentation accuracy.

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Esophagus Ultrasonography Procedure Overview

Procedures in this group involve real-time display of images generated by reflected high-frequency sound waves directed at the esophagus, targeting the gastrointestinal system. Ultrasonography of the esophagus captures anatomical detail and flow information to aid diagnosis and intraoperative assessment. Accurate coding of these imaging procedures ensures inpatient records reflect the diagnostic or monitoring services provided and supports appropriate case mix and payment.

Code Attributes

Character	ICD-10-PCS Category	Code Group Details
B	Section	Imaging
D	Body System	Gastrointestinal System
4	Operation	Ultrasonography
1	Body Part	Esophagus

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Esophagus Ultrasonography Procedure Overview

Code Attributes

Character	ICD-10-PCS Category	Code Group Details
B	Section	Imaging
D	Body System	Gastrointestinal System
4	Operation	Ultrasonography
1	Body Part	Esophagus

When to Use

Use a code from this group when real-time sonographic imaging of the esophagus is performed as part of inpatient diagnostic evaluation or intraoperative monitoring. Select the appropriate code when the procedure specifically documents ultrasonography of the esophagus rather than other imaging modalities or anatomical sites.

ICD-10-PCS Codes

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ICD-10-PCS Code	Description
BD41ZZZ	Ultrasonography of Esophagus

Typical Clinical Scenarios

An adult patient is admitted with acute chest pain and dysphagia after an esophageal perforation suspected from recent endoscopic biopsy; the team requires real-time sonographic assessment at the bedside to evaluate esophageal integrity, surrounding fluid collections, and to guide urgent management decisions, so inpatient ultrasonography of the esophagus is performed. Typical codes: BD41ZZZ
A hospitalized patient with esophageal varices secondary to portal hypertension undergoes planned intraoperative monitoring during endoscopic band ligation to assess wall thickness and blood flow dynamics in real time; ultrasonography of the esophagus is used to inform procedural technique and immediate hemostasis evaluation. Typical codes: BD41ZZZ
A postoperative patient develops unexplained fever and persistent odynophagia after esophageal surgery; clinicians perform inpatient sonographic imaging of the esophagus to detect leaks, localized collections, or postoperative complications that require targeted intervention. Typical codes: BD41ZZZ

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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

1 rows

ICD-10-PCS Code	Description
BD41ZZZ	Ultrasonography of Esophagus

Typical Clinical Scenarios

An adult patient is admitted with acute chest pain and dysphagia after an esophageal perforation suspected from recent endoscopic biopsy; the team requires real-time sonographic assessment at the bedside to evaluate esophageal integrity, surrounding fluid collections, and to guide urgent management decisions, so inpatient ultrasonography of the esophagus is performed. Typical codes: BD41ZZZ
A hospitalized patient with esophageal varices secondary to portal hypertension undergoes planned intraoperative monitoring during endoscopic band ligation to assess wall thickness and blood flow dynamics in real time; ultrasonography of the esophagus is used to inform procedural technique and immediate hemostasis evaluation. Typical codes: BD41ZZZ
A postoperative patient develops unexplained fever and persistent odynophagia after esophageal surgery; clinicians perform inpatient sonographic imaging of the esophagus to detect leaks, localized collections, or postoperative complications that require targeted intervention. Typical codes: BD41ZZZ

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BD42-STOMACH-ULTRASONOGRAPHY

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BD47-GASTROINTESTINAL-TRACT-ULTRASONOGRAPHY

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BD48-APPENDIX-ULTRASONOGRAPHY

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

BD49-DUODENUM-ULTRASONOGRAPHY

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BD4C-RECTUM-ULTRASONOGRAPHY

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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 Ultrasonography Procedure Overview

Code Attributes

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

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Esophagus Ultrasonography Procedure Overview

Code Attributes

When to Use

ICD-10-PCS Codes

Typical Clinical Scenarios

Related Codes

What procedures are included in ICD-10-PCS code group BD41?

What is the specific ICD-10-PCS code within this group?

For what clinical settings is `BD41ZZZ` used in documentation?

What are the main code attributes for the BD41 group?

Why is accurate coding of BD41 procedures important?

References

When to Use

ICD-10-PCS Codes

Typical Clinical Scenarios

Related Codes

What procedures are included in ICD-10-PCS code group BD41?

What is the specific ICD-10-PCS code within this group?

For what clinical settings is `BD41ZZZ` used in documentation?

What are the main code attributes for the BD41 group?

Why is accurate coding of BD41 procedures important?

References