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

The International Classification of Diseases, Tenth Revision, Procedure Coding System (ICD-10-PCS) code group 0CDW includes procedures performed to extract teeth in the mouth and throat. These ICD-10-PCS codes are used for inpatient documentation when a clinician removes an upper tooth or a portion of an upper tooth by force. Accurate coding within the ICD-10-PCS 0CDW group is essential for proper inpatient reimbursement, as it captures the procedure performed and supports clinical documentation accuracy.

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Upper Tooth Extraction Procedure Overview

The procedures in this ICD-10-PCS group involve extraction of upper teeth by forceful removal techniques and target the mouth and throat body system. These extractions remove all or a portion of an upper tooth and may be performed for unrestorable dental disease, trauma, or as part of surgical management. Accurate ICD-10-PCS coding ensures inpatient records reflect the procedure performed and supports appropriate case mix assignment and payment.

Code Attributes

Character	ICD-10-PCS Category	Code Group Details
0	Section	Medical and Surgical
C	Body System	Mouth and Throat
D	Operation	Extraction
W	Body Part	Upper Tooth

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Upper Tooth Extraction Procedure Overview

Code Attributes

Character	ICD-10-PCS Category	Code Group Details
0	Section	Medical and Surgical
C	Body System	Mouth and Throat
D	Operation	Extraction
W	Body Part	Upper Tooth

When to Use

Use a code from this group when an upper tooth or portion thereof is removed by force during an inpatient procedure. Select the specific code based on the extent of the tooth removed and any additional qualifiers documented.

ICD-10-PCS Codes

3 rows

ICD-10-PCS Code	Description
0CDWXZ0	Extraction of Upper Tooth, Single, External Approach
0CDWXZ1	Extraction of Upper Tooth, Multiple, External Approach
0CDWXZ2	Extraction of Upper Tooth, All, External Approach

Typical Clinical Scenarios

A patient presents to the emergency department after facial trauma from a motor vehicle collision with a fractured and partially avulsed upper central incisor causing uncontrolled pain, soft tissue laceration, and risk of aspiration; inpatient admission is required for airway monitoring and surgical management under anesthesia to remove the nonviable tooth fragments. A forceful extraction of the affected upper tooth or its remaining portions is performed to prevent infection and facilitate soft tissue repair. Typical codes: 0CDWXZ0
An adult with multiple unrestorable upper molars due to severe caries and periodontal disease is admitted electively for comprehensive oral surgery to clear the maxillary arch before planned prosthetic rehabilitation; the case is scheduled under general anesthesia for efficient multiple-tooth removal. Multiple upper teeth are extracted by force in a single session to prepare the mouth for subsequent prosthesis and to address chronic infection. Typical codes: 0CDWXZ1
A hospitalized immunocompromised patient develops osteomyelitis of the maxilla related to retained upper teeth roots after prior failed outpatient extractions; due to systemic infection and need for source control, the surgical team removes all remaining upper teeth and root fragments during a single operative procedure. Complete extraction of all upper teeth is done to control the infection and allow healing of the maxillary bone. Typical codes: 0CDWXZ2

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0CDT-VOCAL-CORD-RIGHT-EXTRACTION

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0CDV-LEFT-VOCAL-CORD-EXTRACTION

ICD-10-PCS Code For Vocal Cord, Left: Procedure Code Group Overview

0CDX-LOWER-TOOTH-EXTRACTION

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

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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

3 rows

ICD-10-PCS Code	Description
0CDWXZ0	Extraction of Upper Tooth, Single, External Approach
0CDWXZ1	Extraction of Upper Tooth, Multiple, External Approach
0CDWXZ2	Extraction of Upper Tooth, All, External Approach

Typical Clinical Scenarios

A patient presents to the emergency department after facial trauma from a motor vehicle collision with a fractured and partially avulsed upper central incisor causing uncontrolled pain, soft tissue laceration, and risk of aspiration; inpatient admission is required for airway monitoring and surgical management under anesthesia to remove the nonviable tooth fragments. A forceful extraction of the affected upper tooth or its remaining portions is performed to prevent infection and facilitate soft tissue repair. Typical codes: 0CDWXZ0
An adult with multiple unrestorable upper molars due to severe caries and periodontal disease is admitted electively for comprehensive oral surgery to clear the maxillary arch before planned prosthetic rehabilitation; the case is scheduled under general anesthesia for efficient multiple-tooth removal. Multiple upper teeth are extracted by force in a single session to prepare the mouth for subsequent prosthesis and to address chronic infection. Typical codes: 0CDWXZ1
A hospitalized immunocompromised patient develops osteomyelitis of the maxilla related to retained upper teeth roots after prior failed outpatient extractions; due to systemic infection and need for source control, the surgical team removes all remaining upper teeth and root fragments during a single operative procedure. Complete extraction of all upper teeth is done to control the infection and allow healing of the maxillary bone. Typical codes: 0CDWXZ2

Related Codes

0CDT-VOCAL-CORD-RIGHT-EXTRACTION

ICD-10-PCS Code For Vocal Cord, Right: Procedure Code Group Overview

0CDV-LEFT-VOCAL-CORD-EXTRACTION

ICD-10-PCS Code For Vocal Cord, Left: Procedure Code Group Overview

0CDX-LOWER-TOOTH-EXTRACTION

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

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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Upper Tooth Extraction Procedure Overview

Code Attributes

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

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Upper Tooth Extraction Procedure Overview

Code Attributes

When to Use

ICD-10-PCS Codes

Typical Clinical Scenarios

Related Codes

Which procedures are included in the ICD-10-PCS code group 0CDW?

What are the specific ICD-10-PCS codes in this group?

What section and body system do these codes belong to?

When should these ICD-10-PCS codes be used for documentation?

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

References

When to Use

ICD-10-PCS Codes

Typical Clinical Scenarios

Related Codes

Which procedures are included in the ICD-10-PCS code group 0CDW?

What are the specific ICD-10-PCS codes in this group?

What section and body system do these codes belong to?

When should these ICD-10-PCS codes be used for documentation?

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

References