ICD-10-PCS Code For Parotid Gland, Left: Procedure Code Group Overview
The International Classification of Diseases, Tenth Revision, Procedure Coding System (ICD-10-PCS) code group 0CC9 includes procedures performed to remove or take out solid matter from the parotid gland, left, in the mouth and throat. These ICD-10-PCS codes are used for inpatient documentation when a clinician performs extirpation of obstructing calculi or other solid material within the left parotid gland. Accurate coding within the ICD-10-PCS 0CC9 group is essential for proper inpatient reimbursement, as it captures the specific procedure performed and supports clinical documentation accuracy.
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Parotid Gland, Left Extirpation Procedure Overview
Procedures in the ICD-10 PCS 0CC9 group involve extirpation, which is the taking or cutting out of solid matter from the left parotid gland within the mouth and throat body system. These procedures remove obstructing concretions, calculi, or other solid material from the gland to restore function and relieve symptoms. Accurate inpatient coding of these extirpation procedures supports proper documentation and influences reimbursement by reflecting the specific intervention performed.
Code Attributes
| Character | ICD-10-PCS Category | Code Group Details |
|---|---|---|
| 0 | Section | Medical and Surgical |
| C | Body System | Mouth and Throat |
| C | Operation | Extirpation |
| 9 | Body Part | Parotid Gland, Left |