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 0C98 includes procedures performed to drain fluids from the parotid gland, right in the mouth and throat body system. These ICD-10-PCS codes are used for inpatient documentation when a clinician performs operative or percutaneous drainage of the right parotid gland for conditions such as abscess, sialadenitis, or ductal obstruction. Accurate coding within the ICD-10-PCS 0C98 group is essential for proper inpatient reimbursement, as it captures the procedure performed and supports clinical documentation accuracy.

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Parotid Gland, Right Drainage Procedure Overview

Procedures in this group involve drainage of the right parotid gland, which is part of the mouth and throat body system and may include evacuation of abscesses, salivary duct obstruction relief, or removal of infected fluid collections. These procedures establish or expand a pathway for fluid removal from the gland. Accurate coding of drainage procedures in this body system is important for inpatient reimbursement because it documents the specific clinical intervention 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
9	Operation	Drainage
8	Body Part	Parotid Gland, Right

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Parotid Gland, Right Drainage Procedure Overview

Code Attributes

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

When to Use

Use a code from this group when an inpatient undergoes drainage of the right parotid gland for conditions such as abscess formation, sialadenitis with purulence, or obstructive sialolithiasis requiring evacuation. Select the specific ICD-10-PCS code that reflects the approach and any devices used during the drainage procedure.

ICD-10-PCS Codes

6 rows

ICD-10-PCS Code	Description
0C9800Z	Drainage of Right Parotid Gland with Drainage Device, Open Approach
0C980ZX	Drainage of Right Parotid Gland, Open Approach, Diagnostic
0C980ZZ	Drainage of Right Parotid Gland, Open Approach
0C9830Z	Drainage of Right Parotid Gland with Drainage Device, Percutaneous Approach
0C983ZX	Drainage of Right Parotid Gland, Percutaneous Approach, Diagnostic
0C983ZZ	Drainage 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 adult presents to the emergency department with acute right-sided facial swelling, fever, trismus, and a fluctuant mass over the right parotid region after days of progressive pain; imaging confirms a parotid abscess requiring urgent evacuation to control infection and prevent deep space spread, so operative drainage of the right parotid gland is performed via an open approach with placement of a drainage device. Typical codes: 0C9800Z
A middle-aged patient with recurrent obstructive sialadenitis from a salivary duct stone is admitted electively for surgical management after failed outpatient conservative therapy; during the inpatient procedure the surgeon performs percutaneous drainage of retained infected saliva and relieves ductal obstruction without open exposure. Typical codes: 0C9830Z, 0C983ZZ
An inpatient who recently underwent attempted incision and drainage of a right parotid collection returns with persistent purulent drainage and concern for inadequate evacuation; the team performs a diagnostic open exploration of the right parotid gland to assess the cavity and obtains definitive drainage with device placement. Typical codes: 0C980ZX, 0C9800Z

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0C96-LOWER-GINGIVA-DRAINAGE

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0C97-TONGUE-DRAINAGE

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0C99-LEFT-PAROTID-GLAND-DRAINAGE

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0C9B-PAROTID-DUCT-DRAINAGE

ICD-10-PCS Code For Parotid Duct: 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

6 rows

ICD-10-PCS Code	Description
0C9800Z	Drainage of Right Parotid Gland with Drainage Device, Open Approach
0C980ZX	Drainage of Right Parotid Gland, Open Approach, Diagnostic
0C980ZZ	Drainage of Right Parotid Gland, Open Approach
0C9830Z	Drainage of Right Parotid Gland with Drainage Device, Percutaneous Approach
0C983ZX	Drainage of Right Parotid Gland, Percutaneous Approach, Diagnostic
0C983ZZ	Drainage 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 adult presents to the emergency department with acute right-sided facial swelling, fever, trismus, and a fluctuant mass over the right parotid region after days of progressive pain; imaging confirms a parotid abscess requiring urgent evacuation to control infection and prevent deep space spread, so operative drainage of the right parotid gland is performed via an open approach with placement of a drainage device. Typical codes: 0C9800Z
A middle-aged patient with recurrent obstructive sialadenitis from a salivary duct stone is admitted electively for surgical management after failed outpatient conservative therapy; during the inpatient procedure the surgeon performs percutaneous drainage of retained infected saliva and relieves ductal obstruction without open exposure. Typical codes: 0C9830Z, 0C983ZZ
An inpatient who recently underwent attempted incision and drainage of a right parotid collection returns with persistent purulent drainage and concern for inadequate evacuation; the team performs a diagnostic open exploration of the right parotid gland to assess the cavity and obtains definitive drainage with device placement. Typical codes: 0C980ZX, 0C9800Z

Related Codes

0C90-UPPER-LIP-TAKING-OR-LETTING-OUT

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

0C91-LOWER-LIP-DRAINAGE

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

0C92-HARD-PALATE-DRAINAGE

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

0C93-SOFT-PALATE-DRAINAGE

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

0C94-BUCCAL-MUCOSA-DRAINAGE

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

0C95-UPPER-GINGIVA-DRAINAGE

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

0C96-LOWER-GINGIVA-DRAINAGE

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

0C97-TONGUE-DRAINAGE

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

0C99-LEFT-PAROTID-GLAND-DRAINAGE

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

0C9B-PAROTID-DUCT-DRAINAGE

ICD-10-PCS Code For Parotid Duct: Procedure Code Group Overview

Showing 1–10 of 26

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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Code Attributes

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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 0C98 for the right parotid gland?

What clinical indications are reflected by procedures in this code group?

How does accurate coding in the 0C98 group affect inpatient reimbursement?

Which DRGs are related to procedures coded in 0C98?

What are the code attributes specified for the parotid gland, right drainage procedures?

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 0C98 for the right parotid gland?

What clinical indications are reflected by procedures in this code group?

How does accurate coding in the 0C98 group affect inpatient reimbursement?

Which DRGs are related to procedures coded in 0C98?

What are the code attributes specified for the parotid gland, right drainage procedures?

References