ICD-10-PCS Code For Salivary Gland: Procedure Code Group Overview

The International Classification of Diseases, Tenth Revision, Procedure Coding System (ICD-10-PCS) code group 0CPA includes procedures performed to remove salivary gland tissue in the mouth and throat. These ICD-10-PCS codes are used for inpatient documentation when a salivary gland is excised partially or completely to treat obstruction, infection, stones, or neoplasm. Accurate coding within the ICD-10-PCS 0CPA group is essential for proper inpatient reimbursement, as it captures the specific removal procedure performed and supports clinical documentation accuracy.

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Salivary Gland Removal Procedure Overview

This procedure group includes inpatient operations that remove salivary gland tissue within the mouth and throat body system. Procedures involve surgically taking out all or part of a salivary gland to treat conditions such as obstruction, infection, stones, or neoplasm. Accurate ICD-10-PCS coding of these removal procedures is important for reflecting the clinical care provided and for appropriate inpatient reimbursement.

Code Attributes

Character	ICD-10-PCS Category	Code Group Details
0	Section	Medical and Surgical
C	Body System	Mouth and Throat
P	Operation	Removal
A	Body Part	Salivary Gland

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Salivary Gland Removal Procedure Overview

Code Attributes

Character	ICD-10-PCS Category	Code Group Details
0	Section	Medical and Surgical
C	Body System	Mouth and Throat
P	Operation	Removal
A	Body Part	Salivary Gland

When to Use

Use a code from this group when an inpatient procedure involves excision or removal of a salivary gland for indications such as obstruction, infection, stones, or suspected or confirmed neoplasm. Assign the specific ICD-10-PCS code that matches the extent of removal and any documented approach used during the operation.

ICD-10-PCS Codes

8 rows

ICD-10-PCS Code	Description
0CPA00Z	Removal of Drainage Device from Salivary Gland, Open Approach
0CPA0CZ	Removal of Extraluminal Device from Salivary Gland, Open Approach
0CPA0YZ	Removal of Other Device from Salivary Gland, Open Approach
0CPA30Z	Removal of Drainage Device from Salivary Gland, Percutaneous Approach
0CPA3CZ	Removal of Extraluminal Device from Salivary Gland, Percutaneous Approach
0CPA3YZ	Removal of Other Device from Salivary Gland, Percutaneous Approach
0CPA7YZ	Removal of Other Device from Salivary Gland, Via Natural or Artificial Opening
0CPA8YZ	Removal of Other Device from Salivary Gland, Via Natural or Artificial Opening Endoscopic

Typical Clinical Scenarios

A middle-aged adult presents to the emergency department with sudden, severe swelling and pain in the floor of the mouth and submandibular region after eating; imaging and exam reveal an obstructing salivary gland stone with gland enlargement and concern for abscess formation, requiring inpatient surgical removal of the affected gland or its drainage apparatus to control infection and relieve obstruction. Typical codes: 0CPA00Z, 0CPA30Z
An elderly patient with recurrent chronic sialadenitis and a nonfunctioning submandibular gland elects for an inpatient, planned excision to remove the diseased gland tissue after conservative measures have failed; the operation involves removing implanted or external drainage devices or surgical hardware placed during prior procedures. Typical codes: 0CPA0CZ, 0CPA3CZ
A patient previously treated for a salivary gland neoplasm now develops postoperative complications with persistent fistula and retained drainage device that prevents healing; inpatient reoperation is required to take out the remaining device via a natural orifice or endoscopic approach to promote resolution of the complication. Typical codes: 0CPA7YZ, 0CPA8YZ

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0CPY-MOUTH-AND-THROAT-REMOVAL

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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

8 rows

ICD-10-PCS Code	Description
0CPA00Z	Removal of Drainage Device from Salivary Gland, Open Approach
0CPA0CZ	Removal of Extraluminal Device from Salivary Gland, Open Approach
0CPA0YZ	Removal of Other Device from Salivary Gland, Open Approach
0CPA30Z	Removal of Drainage Device from Salivary Gland, Percutaneous Approach
0CPA3CZ	Removal of Extraluminal Device from Salivary Gland, Percutaneous Approach
0CPA3YZ	Removal of Other Device from Salivary Gland, Percutaneous Approach
0CPA7YZ	Removal of Other Device from Salivary Gland, Via Natural or Artificial Opening
0CPA8YZ	Removal of Other Device from Salivary Gland, Via Natural or Artificial Opening Endoscopic

Typical Clinical Scenarios

A middle-aged adult presents to the emergency department with sudden, severe swelling and pain in the floor of the mouth and submandibular region after eating; imaging and exam reveal an obstructing salivary gland stone with gland enlargement and concern for abscess formation, requiring inpatient surgical removal of the affected gland or its drainage apparatus to control infection and relieve obstruction. Typical codes: 0CPA00Z, 0CPA30Z
An elderly patient with recurrent chronic sialadenitis and a nonfunctioning submandibular gland elects for an inpatient, planned excision to remove the diseased gland tissue after conservative measures have failed; the operation involves removing implanted or external drainage devices or surgical hardware placed during prior procedures. Typical codes: 0CPA0CZ, 0CPA3CZ
A patient previously treated for a salivary gland neoplasm now develops postoperative complications with persistent fistula and retained drainage device that prevents healing; inpatient reoperation is required to take out the remaining device via a natural orifice or endoscopic approach to promote resolution of the complication. Typical codes: 0CPA7YZ, 0CPA8YZ

Related Codes

0CPS-LARYNX-REMOVAL

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

0CPY-MOUTH-AND-THROAT-REMOVAL

ICD-10-PCS Code For Mouth And Throat: 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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Salivary Gland Removal Procedure Overview

Code Attributes

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Code Attributes

When to Use

ICD-10-PCS Codes

Typical Clinical Scenarios

Related Codes

What procedures are included in ICD-10-PCS code group 0CPA?

What is the ICD-10-PCS section, body system, and operation for this group?

Which specific ICD-10-PCS codes in this group denote open approach removal of devices from the salivary gland?

How do the codes differentiate by approach for device removal from the salivary gland?

Why is accurate coding within the 0CPA group important for inpatient care?

References

When to Use

ICD-10-PCS Codes

Typical Clinical Scenarios

Related Codes

What procedures are included in ICD-10-PCS code group 0CPA?

What is the ICD-10-PCS section, body system, and operation for this group?

Which specific ICD-10-PCS codes in this group denote open approach removal of devices from the salivary gland?

How do the codes differentiate by approach for device removal from the salivary gland?

Why is accurate coding within the 0CPA group important for inpatient care?

References