ICD-10-PCS Code For Parotid Gland Right: Procedure Code Group Overview

The International Classification of Diseases, Tenth Revision, Procedure Coding System (ICD-10-PCS) code group 0C58 includes procedures performed to destroy tissue in the parotid gland, right within the mouth and throat. These ICD-10-PCS codes are used for inpatient documentation when physical eradication of all or a portion of the right parotid gland is performed using energy, force, or a destructive agent. Accurate coding within the ICD-10-PCS 0C58 group is essential for proper inpatient reimbursement, as it captures the procedure performed and determines appropriate case mix and payment.

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Parotid Gland, Right Destruction Procedure Overview

This procedure group includes destructive actions directed at the right parotid gland within the mouth and throat body system. Procedures involve physical eradication of all or part of the gland using energy, force, or a destructive agent. Accurate coding of these destruction procedures is important for inpatient reimbursement because it ensures the recorded procedure reflects the clinical work performed and supports appropriate case mix assignment.

Code Attributes

Character	ICD-10-PCS Category	Code Group Details
0	Section	Medical and Surgical
C	Body System	Mouth and Throat
5	Operation	Destruction
8	Body Part	Parotid Gland, Right

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Parotid Gland, Right Destruction Procedure Overview

Code Attributes

Character	ICD-10-PCS Category	Code Group Details
0	Section	Medical and Surgical
C	Body System	Mouth and Throat
5	Operation	Destruction
8	Body Part	Parotid Gland, Right

When to Use

Use a code from this group when the clinical procedure involves physical destruction of tissue in the right parotid gland rather than excision or repair. Do not use these codes for non-destructive procedures or for procedures on other salivary glands.

ICD-10-PCS Codes

2 rows

ICD-10-PCS Code	Description
0C580ZZ	Destruction of Right Parotid Gland, Open Approach
0C583ZZ	Destruction of Right Parotid Gland, Percutaneous Approach

DRG Codes

4 rows

DRG Code	Description
139	Salivary Gland Procedures
987	Non-Extensive O.R. Procedures Unrelated to Principal Diagnosis with MCC
988	Non-Extensive O.R. Procedures Unrelated to Principal Diagnosis with CC
989	Non-Extensive O.R. Procedures Unrelated to Principal Diagnosis without CC/MCC

Typical Clinical Scenarios

An elderly patient with a rapidly enlarging, painful right parotid mass and overlying skin erythema presenting to the hospital for evaluation after failed outpatient antibiotics; concern for necrotic tumor or infected necrosis necessitates inpatient imaging and definitive removal of devitalized gland tissue by destructive means to control infection and sepsis risk. Typical codes: 0C580ZZ, 0C583ZZ
A middle-aged patient with a recurrent benign parotid lesion previously managed with partial excision who elects for definitive ablation of residual right parotid tissue as a planned inpatient procedure to reduce facial nerve risk and avoid more extensive resection; the intent is destruction of remaining glandular tissue using a controlled energy method or open approach. Typical codes: 0C580ZZ, 0C583ZZ
A trauma patient with penetrating injury to the right parotid region admitted for hemorrhage and devitalized gland tissue; during inpatient surgical management, physical eradication of nonviable parotid tissue is performed to control bleeding and prevent salivary fistula formation. Typical codes: 0C580ZZ, 0C583ZZ

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0C53-SOFT-PALATE-DESTRUCTION

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0C54-BUCCAL-MUCOSA-DESTRUCTION

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0C56-LOWER-GINGIVA-DESTRUCTION

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0C57-TONGUE-DESTRUCTION

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0C59-PAROTID-GLAND-LEFT-DESTRUCTION

ICD-10-PCS Code For Parotid Gland Left: Procedure Code Group Overview

0C5B-PAROTID-DUCT-PHYSICAL-ERADICATION-PAROTID-DUCT-RIGHT-DESTRUCTION

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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
0C580ZZ	Destruction of Right Parotid Gland, Open Approach
0C583ZZ	Destruction of Right Parotid Gland, Percutaneous Approach

DRG Codes

4 rows

DRG Code	Description
139	Salivary Gland Procedures
987	Non-Extensive O.R. Procedures Unrelated to Principal Diagnosis with MCC
988	Non-Extensive O.R. Procedures Unrelated to Principal Diagnosis with CC
989	Non-Extensive O.R. Procedures Unrelated to Principal Diagnosis without CC/MCC

Typical Clinical Scenarios

An elderly patient with a rapidly enlarging, painful right parotid mass and overlying skin erythema presenting to the hospital for evaluation after failed outpatient antibiotics; concern for necrotic tumor or infected necrosis necessitates inpatient imaging and definitive removal of devitalized gland tissue by destructive means to control infection and sepsis risk. Typical codes: 0C580ZZ, 0C583ZZ
A middle-aged patient with a recurrent benign parotid lesion previously managed with partial excision who elects for definitive ablation of residual right parotid tissue as a planned inpatient procedure to reduce facial nerve risk and avoid more extensive resection; the intent is destruction of remaining glandular tissue using a controlled energy method or open approach. Typical codes: 0C580ZZ, 0C583ZZ
A trauma patient with penetrating injury to the right parotid region admitted for hemorrhage and devitalized gland tissue; during inpatient surgical management, physical eradication of nonviable parotid tissue is performed to control bleeding and prevent salivary fistula formation. Typical codes: 0C580ZZ, 0C583ZZ

Related Codes

0C50-UPPER-LIP-DESTRUCTION

ICD-10-PCS Code For Upper Lip: Procedure Code Group Overview

0C51-LOWER-LIP-DESTRUCTION

ICD-10-PCS Code For Lower Lip: Procedure Code Group Overview

0C52-HARD-PALATE-DESTRUCTION

ICD-10-PCS Code For Hard Palate: Procedure Code Group Overview

0C53-SOFT-PALATE-DESTRUCTION

ICD-10-PCS Code For Soft Palate: Procedure Code Group Overview

0C54-BUCCAL-MUCOSA-DESTRUCTION

ICD-10-PCS Code For Buccal Mucosa: Procedure Code Group Overview

0C55-UPPER-GINGIVA-DESTRUCTION

ICD-10-PCS Code For Upper Gingiva: Procedure Code Group Overview

0C56-LOWER-GINGIVA-DESTRUCTION

ICD-10-PCS Code For Lower Gingiva: Procedure Code Group Overview

0C57-TONGUE-DESTRUCTION

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

0C59-PAROTID-GLAND-LEFT-DESTRUCTION

ICD-10-PCS Code For Parotid Gland Left: Procedure Code Group Overview

0C5B-PAROTID-DUCT-PHYSICAL-ERADICATION-PAROTID-DUCT-RIGHT-DESTRUCTION

ICD-10-PCS Code For Parotid Duct Right: 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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Parotid Gland, Right Destruction Procedure Overview

Code Attributes

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Code Attributes

When to Use

ICD-10-PCS Codes

DRG Codes

Typical Clinical Scenarios

Related Codes

What body system and operation does the ICD-10-PCS 0C58 group describe?

Which specific ICD-10-PCS codes are included in this procedure group?

When should a coder use these ICD-10-PCS codes in inpatient documentation?

How does accurate coding within the 0C58 group affect reimbursement?

Which related DRGs may be relevant when coding procedures in this group?

References

When to Use

ICD-10-PCS Codes

DRG Codes

Typical Clinical Scenarios

Related Codes

What body system and operation does the ICD-10-PCS 0C58 group describe?

Which specific ICD-10-PCS codes are included in this procedure group?

When should a coder use these ICD-10-PCS codes in inpatient documentation?

How does accurate coding within the 0C58 group affect reimbursement?

Which related DRGs may be relevant when coding procedures in this group?

References