ICD-10-PCS Code For Lymphatic Head: Procedure Code Group Overview

The International Classification of Diseases, Tenth Revision, Procedure Coding System (ICD-10-PCS) code group 07T0 includes procedures performed to resect lymphatic structures in the head and neck region. These ICD-10-PCS codes are used for inpatient documentation when a complete removal of a lymphatic head body part is performed, such as during oncologic or diagnostic surgical management. Accurate coding within the ICD-10-PCS 07T0 group is essential for proper inpatient reimbursement, as it captures the specific procedure performed and determines appropriate case mix and payment.

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Lymphatic Head Resection Procedure Overview

This procedure group includes resection procedures that remove all of a specified lymphatic structure in the head and neck region and target the lymphatic and hemic systems. These operations involve cutting out or off all of the named lymphatic body part without replacement. Accurate ICD-10-PCS coding of these resection procedures ensures inpatient records reflect the extent of the operation and supports correct case mix assignment and reimbursement.

Code Attributes

Character	ICD-10-PCS Category	Code Group Details
0	Section	Medical and Surgical
7	Body System	Lymphatic and Hemic Systems
T	Operation	Resection
0	Body Part	Lymphatic, Head

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Lymphatic Head Resection Procedure Overview

Code Attributes

Character	ICD-10-PCS Category	Code Group Details
0	Section	Medical and Surgical
7	Body System	Lymphatic and Hemic Systems
T	Operation	Resection
0	Body Part	Lymphatic, Head

When to Use

Use a code from this group when the operation performed is a complete removal of a specified lymphatic structure in the head, not a partial excision or biopsy. These codes apply when the operative intent and documentation indicate that the entire named lymphatic head body part was resected without insertion of a replacement.

ICD-10-PCS Codes

2 rows

ICD-10-PCS Code	Description
07T00ZZ	Resection of Head Lymphatic, Open Approach
07T04ZZ	Resection of Head Lymphatic, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach

DRG Codes

30 rows

DRG Code	Description
140	Major Head and Neck Procedures with MCC
141	Major Head and Neck Procedures with CC
142	Major Head and Neck Procedures without CC/MCC
166	Other Respiratory System O.R. Procedures with MCC
167	Other Respiratory System O.R. Procedures with CC
168	Other Respiratory System O.R. Procedures without CC/MCC
356	Other Digestive System O.R. Procedures with MCC
357	Other Digestive System O.R. Procedures with CC
358	Other Digestive System O.R. Procedures without CC/MCC
579	Other Skin, Subcutaneous Tissue and Breast Procedures with MCC

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Typical Clinical Scenarios

An adult patient with a rapidly enlarging metastatic cervical lymph node mass from a known head and neck squamous cell carcinoma presents for definitive surgical management after staging suggests isolated nodal disease. The surgical team performs a complete resection of the affected head/neck lymphatic structure via an open neck dissection to achieve oncologic control and obtain pathologic staging. This is an elective but timely inpatient procedure for cancer treatment. Typical codes: 07T00ZZ
An elderly patient presents to the emergency department with a fluctuant, infected lymph node in the submandibular region causing severe pain, cellulitis, and systemic signs of infection unresponsive to antibiotics. Because the entire diseased lymphatic structure must be removed to control source of infection and prevent further spread, surgeons perform an open resection of the affected head lymphatic tissue during the same admission. The procedure is performed in an inpatient setting for source control and postoperative monitoring. Typical codes: 07T00ZZ
A patient with prior excisional biopsy of a cervical lymph node returns with recurrent disease at the same site and extensive scar tissue; the surgeon decides that complete removal of the remaining head lymphatic tissue is required. Because prior surgery altered normal planes, the team elects a percutaneous endoscopic approach to remove the residual lymphatic tissue to minimize further external scarring and facilitate recovery during the inpatient admission. The operation achieves full resection of the specified lymphatic head body part without placement of any implant. Typical codes: 07T04ZZ

Related Codes

07T1-RIGHT-NECK-RESECTION

ICD-10-PCS Code For Lymphatic Right Neck: Procedure Code Group Overview

07T2-LEFT-NECK-RESECTION

ICD-10-PCS Code For Lymphatic Left Neck: Procedure Code Group Overview

07T3-RIGHT-UPPER-EXTREMITY-CUTTING-OUT-RIGHT-UPPER-EXTREMITY-RESECTION

ICD-10-PCS Code For Right Upper Extremity: Procedure Code Group Overview

07T4-LEFT-UPPER-EXTREMITY-RESECTION

ICD-10-PCS Code For Lymphatic, Left Upper Extremity: Procedure Code Group Overview

07T5-RIGHT-AXILLARY-RESECTION

ICD-10-PCS Code For Lymphatic Right Axillary: Procedure Code Group Overview

07T6-LEFT-AXILLARY-RESECTION

ICD-10-PCS Code For Left Axillary: Procedure Code Group Overview

07T7-LYMPHATIC-THORAX-RESECTION

ICD-10-PCS Code For Lymphatic, Thorax: Procedure Code Group Overview

07T8-INTERNAL-MAMMARY-RIGHT-RESECTION

ICD-10-PCS Code For Internal Mammary Right: Procedure Code Group Overview

07T9-LEFT-INTERNAL-MAMMARY-RESECTION

ICD-10-PCS Code For Left Internal Mammary: Procedure Code Group Overview

07TB-MESENTERIC-RESECTION

ICD-10-PCS Code For Mesenteric: 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

2 rows

ICD-10-PCS Code	Description
07T00ZZ	Resection of Head Lymphatic, Open Approach
07T04ZZ	Resection of Head Lymphatic, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach

DRG Codes

30 rows

DRG Code	Description
140	Major Head and Neck Procedures with MCC
141	Major Head and Neck Procedures with CC
142	Major Head and Neck Procedures without CC/MCC
166	Other Respiratory System O.R. Procedures with MCC
167	Other Respiratory System O.R. Procedures with CC
168	Other Respiratory System O.R. Procedures without CC/MCC
356	Other Digestive System O.R. Procedures with MCC
357	Other Digestive System O.R. Procedures with CC
358	Other Digestive System O.R. Procedures without CC/MCC
579	Other Skin, Subcutaneous Tissue and Breast Procedures with MCC

Showing 1–10 of 30

Typical Clinical Scenarios

An adult patient with a rapidly enlarging metastatic cervical lymph node mass from a known head and neck squamous cell carcinoma presents for definitive surgical management after staging suggests isolated nodal disease. The surgical team performs a complete resection of the affected head/neck lymphatic structure via an open neck dissection to achieve oncologic control and obtain pathologic staging. This is an elective but timely inpatient procedure for cancer treatment. Typical codes: 07T00ZZ
An elderly patient presents to the emergency department with a fluctuant, infected lymph node in the submandibular region causing severe pain, cellulitis, and systemic signs of infection unresponsive to antibiotics. Because the entire diseased lymphatic structure must be removed to control source of infection and prevent further spread, surgeons perform an open resection of the affected head lymphatic tissue during the same admission. The procedure is performed in an inpatient setting for source control and postoperative monitoring. Typical codes: 07T00ZZ
A patient with prior excisional biopsy of a cervical lymph node returns with recurrent disease at the same site and extensive scar tissue; the surgeon decides that complete removal of the remaining head lymphatic tissue is required. Because prior surgery altered normal planes, the team elects a percutaneous endoscopic approach to remove the residual lymphatic tissue to minimize further external scarring and facilitate recovery during the inpatient admission. The operation achieves full resection of the specified lymphatic head body part without placement of any implant. Typical codes: 07T04ZZ

Related Codes

07T1-RIGHT-NECK-RESECTION

ICD-10-PCS Code For Lymphatic Right Neck: Procedure Code Group Overview

07T2-LEFT-NECK-RESECTION

ICD-10-PCS Code For Lymphatic Left Neck: Procedure Code Group Overview

07T3-RIGHT-UPPER-EXTREMITY-CUTTING-OUT-RIGHT-UPPER-EXTREMITY-RESECTION

ICD-10-PCS Code For Right Upper Extremity: Procedure Code Group Overview

07T4-LEFT-UPPER-EXTREMITY-RESECTION

ICD-10-PCS Code For Lymphatic, Left Upper Extremity: Procedure Code Group Overview

07T5-RIGHT-AXILLARY-RESECTION

ICD-10-PCS Code For Lymphatic Right Axillary: Procedure Code Group Overview

07T6-LEFT-AXILLARY-RESECTION

ICD-10-PCS Code For Left Axillary: Procedure Code Group Overview

07T7-LYMPHATIC-THORAX-RESECTION

ICD-10-PCS Code For Lymphatic, Thorax: Procedure Code Group Overview

07T8-INTERNAL-MAMMARY-RIGHT-RESECTION

ICD-10-PCS Code For Internal Mammary Right: Procedure Code Group Overview

07T9-LEFT-INTERNAL-MAMMARY-RESECTION

ICD-10-PCS Code For Left Internal Mammary: Procedure Code Group Overview

07TB-MESENTERIC-RESECTION

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

Showing 1–10 of 20

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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Lymphatic Head Resection Procedure Overview

Code Attributes

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Lymphatic Head Resection 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 07T0?

What is the operation attribute for codes in 07T0?

What ICD-10-PCS section and body system apply to 07T0 codes?

How do 07T0 codes affect inpatient reimbursement and DRG assignment?

What are the specific code values and approaches listed for head lymphatic resection?

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 07T0?

What is the operation attribute for codes in 07T0?

What ICD-10-PCS section and body system apply to 07T0 codes?

How do 07T0 codes affect inpatient reimbursement and DRG assignment?

What are the specific code values and approaches listed for head lymphatic resection?

References