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

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

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Lower Tooth Extraction Procedure Overview

This procedure group covers extraction operations targeting lower teeth within the mouth and throat body system. Procedures involve pulling or stripping out all or part of a lower tooth by force, typically performed by dental or surgical teams in an inpatient setting. Accurate ICD-10-PCS coding ensures the procedure is reflected in the inpatient record and supports appropriate case mix classification and reimbursement.

Code Attributes

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

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Lower 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
X	Body Part	Lower Tooth

When to Use

Use codes from this group when an inpatient undergoes removal of a lower tooth or part of a lower tooth by force. Assign these codes when documentation clearly indicates extraction of a lower tooth within the mouth and throat body system.

ICD-10-PCS Codes

3 rows

ICD-10-PCS Code	Description
0CDXXZ0	Extraction of Lower Tooth, Single, External Approach
0CDXXZ1	Extraction of Lower Tooth, Multiple, External Approach
0CDXXZ2	Extraction of Lower Tooth, All, External Approach

Typical Clinical Scenarios

An elderly patient on anticoagulation presents with uncontrolled bleeding and severe pain after a lower molar fracture during mastication; comorbidities and anticoagulation make outpatient dental management unsafe, so the patient is admitted for controlled extraction of the damaged lower tooth to stop bleeding and remove the source of infection and pain. Typical codes: 0CDXXZ0
A middle-aged patient is admitted electively for removal of multiple symptomatic lower teeth as part of planned oral surgery prior to prosthetic reconstruction; inpatient admission is used because the procedure will be performed under general anesthesia with anticipated postoperative monitoring. Typical codes: 0CDXXZ1
A young adult with advanced periodontal disease and generalized lower dentition collapse is admitted for definitive management after failed conservative therapy; the treatment involves extraction of all remaining lower teeth to eliminate infection and prepare for further reconstruction. Typical codes: 0CDXXZ2

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

0CDW-UPPER-TOOTH-EXTRACTION

ICD-10-PCS Code For Upper 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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When to Use

ICD-10-PCS Codes

3 rows

ICD-10-PCS Code	Description
0CDXXZ0	Extraction of Lower Tooth, Single, External Approach
0CDXXZ1	Extraction of Lower Tooth, Multiple, External Approach
0CDXXZ2	Extraction of Lower Tooth, All, External Approach

Typical Clinical Scenarios

An elderly patient on anticoagulation presents with uncontrolled bleeding and severe pain after a lower molar fracture during mastication; comorbidities and anticoagulation make outpatient dental management unsafe, so the patient is admitted for controlled extraction of the damaged lower tooth to stop bleeding and remove the source of infection and pain. Typical codes: 0CDXXZ0
A middle-aged patient is admitted electively for removal of multiple symptomatic lower teeth as part of planned oral surgery prior to prosthetic reconstruction; inpatient admission is used because the procedure will be performed under general anesthesia with anticipated postoperative monitoring. Typical codes: 0CDXXZ1
A young adult with advanced periodontal disease and generalized lower dentition collapse is admitted for definitive management after failed conservative therapy; the treatment involves extraction of all remaining lower teeth to eliminate infection and prepare for further reconstruction. Typical codes: 0CDXXZ2

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

0CDW-UPPER-TOOTH-EXTRACTION

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

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Lower Tooth Extraction Procedure Overview

Code Attributes

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

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Lower Tooth Extraction Procedure Overview

Code Attributes

When to Use

ICD-10-PCS Codes

Typical Clinical Scenarios

Related Codes

Which procedures are included in the Lower Tooth ICD-10-PCS group?

What are the specific ICD-10-PCS codes listed for lower tooth extraction?

Which ICD-10-PCS section and body system apply to these codes?

In what setting are these ICD-10-PCS codes intended to be used?

Why is accurate coding within the 0CDX group important for providers and payers?

References

When to Use

ICD-10-PCS Codes

Typical Clinical Scenarios

Related Codes

Which procedures are included in the Lower Tooth ICD-10-PCS group?

What are the specific ICD-10-PCS codes listed for lower tooth extraction?

Which ICD-10-PCS section and body system apply to these codes?

In what setting are these ICD-10-PCS codes intended to be used?

Why is accurate coding within the 0CDX group important for providers and payers?

References