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Q&A: Clarifying ICD-10-PCS coding for an esophagogastroduodenoscopy

Q: What is the correct procedure code for an esophagogastroduodenoscopy? Our coder coded 0DQ68ZZ (Repair, stomach, via natural or artificial opening, endoscopic), which groups to DRG 326, the same as an esophagectomy. The relative weight is 5.45. This does not seem right. Could you please clarify?

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