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

The International Classification of Diseases, Tenth Revision, Procedure Coding System (ICD-10-PCS) code group 0CPS includes procedures performed to remove devices or objects from the larynx in the mouth and throat. These ICD-10-PCS codes are used for inpatient documentation when a device, foreign body, or implanted material is taken out of the larynx during a hospital stay. Accurate coding within the ICD-10-PCS 0CPS group is essential for proper inpatient reimbursement, as it captures the procedure performed and supports clinical documentation accuracy.

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Larynx Removal Procedure Overview

This procedure group covers removal operations performed on the larynx within the mouth and throat body system. These procedures involve taking out all or part of a device or object from the larynx and adjacent structures. Accurate ICD-10-PCS coding of larynx removal procedures ensures inpatient documentation reflects the exact operation and supports appropriate case mix and payment.

Code Attributes

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

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Larynx 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
S	Body Part	Larynx

When to Use

Use a code from this group when a device, implant, or foreign object is extracted from the larynx during an inpatient encounter. Select the code that most precisely describes the removed item and the specific laryngeal location involved.

ICD-10-PCS Codes

29 rows

ICD-10-PCS Code	Description
0CPS00Z	Removal of Drainage Device from Larynx, Open Approach
0CPS07Z	Removal of Autologous Tissue Substitute from Larynx, Open Approach
0CPS0DZ	Removal of Intraluminal Device from Larynx, Open Approach
0CPS0JZ	Removal of Synthetic Substitute from Larynx, Open Approach
0CPS0KZ	Removal of Nonautologous Tissue Substitute from Larynx, Open Approach
0CPS0YZ	Removal of Other Device from Larynx, Open Approach
0CPS30Z	Removal of Drainage Device from Larynx, Percutaneous Approach
0CPS37Z	Removal of Autologous Tissue Substitute from Larynx, Percutaneous Approach
0CPS3DZ	Removal of Intraluminal Device from Larynx, Percutaneous Approach
0CPS3JZ	Removal of Synthetic Substitute from Larynx, Percutaneous Approach

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DRG Codes

9 rows

DRG Code	Description
143	Other Ear, Nose, Mouth and Throat O.R. Procedures with MCC
144	Other Ear, Nose, Mouth and Throat O.R. Procedures with CC
145	Other Ear, Nose, Mouth and Throat O.R. Procedures without CC/MCC
166	Other Respiratory System O.R. Procedures with MCC
167	Other Respiratory System O.R. Procedures with CC
168	Other Respiratory System O.R. Procedures without CC/MCC
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 sudden airway compromise after aspiration of a small food bolus and an associated laryngeal foreign body causing stridor and hypoxemia. Direct laryngoscopy is performed under general anesthesia and the foreign object is removed via the mouth using endoscopic instruments. A code describing removal via a natural or artificial opening endoscopic approach is selected to reflect extraction from the larynx through the oropharynx. Typical codes: 0CPS8YZ
A patient with a long-standing tracheostomy has granulation tissue and a retained intraluminal laryngeal stent fragment that was placed previously for airway stabilization. During a planned inpatient admission, the fragment is removed percutaneously through the tracheostomy tract under bronchoscopic guidance to prevent recurrent airway obstruction. The code chosen reflects removal of an intraluminal device from the larynx by a percutaneous approach. Typical codes: 0CPS3DZ
A patient formerly treated with a synthetic laryngeal implant for vocal cord medialization develops infection and extrusion of the implant material, necessitating inpatient surgical removal. An open neck approach is used to expose the larynx and extract the infected synthetic implant, with irrigation and debridement of surrounding tissue. The selected code denotes removal of a synthetic substitute from the larynx via an open approach. Typical codes: 0CPS0JZ

Related Codes

0CPA-SALIVARY-GLAND-REMOVAL

ICD-10-PCS Code For Salivary Gland: 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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When to Use

ICD-10-PCS Codes

29 rows

ICD-10-PCS Code	Description
0CPS00Z	Removal of Drainage Device from Larynx, Open Approach
0CPS07Z	Removal of Autologous Tissue Substitute from Larynx, Open Approach
0CPS0DZ	Removal of Intraluminal Device from Larynx, Open Approach
0CPS0JZ	Removal of Synthetic Substitute from Larynx, Open Approach
0CPS0KZ	Removal of Nonautologous Tissue Substitute from Larynx, Open Approach
0CPS0YZ	Removal of Other Device from Larynx, Open Approach
0CPS30Z	Removal of Drainage Device from Larynx, Percutaneous Approach
0CPS37Z	Removal of Autologous Tissue Substitute from Larynx, Percutaneous Approach
0CPS3DZ	Removal of Intraluminal Device from Larynx, Percutaneous Approach
0CPS3JZ	Removal of Synthetic Substitute from Larynx, Percutaneous Approach

Showing 1–10 of 29

DRG Codes

9 rows

DRG Code	Description
143	Other Ear, Nose, Mouth and Throat O.R. Procedures with MCC
144	Other Ear, Nose, Mouth and Throat O.R. Procedures with CC
145	Other Ear, Nose, Mouth and Throat O.R. Procedures without CC/MCC
166	Other Respiratory System O.R. Procedures with MCC
167	Other Respiratory System O.R. Procedures with CC
168	Other Respiratory System O.R. Procedures without CC/MCC
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 sudden airway compromise after aspiration of a small food bolus and an associated laryngeal foreign body causing stridor and hypoxemia. Direct laryngoscopy is performed under general anesthesia and the foreign object is removed via the mouth using endoscopic instruments. A code describing removal via a natural or artificial opening endoscopic approach is selected to reflect extraction from the larynx through the oropharynx. Typical codes: 0CPS8YZ
A patient with a long-standing tracheostomy has granulation tissue and a retained intraluminal laryngeal stent fragment that was placed previously for airway stabilization. During a planned inpatient admission, the fragment is removed percutaneously through the tracheostomy tract under bronchoscopic guidance to prevent recurrent airway obstruction. The code chosen reflects removal of an intraluminal device from the larynx by a percutaneous approach. Typical codes: 0CPS3DZ
A patient formerly treated with a synthetic laryngeal implant for vocal cord medialization develops infection and extrusion of the implant material, necessitating inpatient surgical removal. An open neck approach is used to expose the larynx and extract the infected synthetic implant, with irrigation and debridement of surrounding tissue. The selected code denotes removal of a synthetic substitute from the larynx via an open approach. Typical codes: 0CPS0JZ

Related Codes

0CPA-SALIVARY-GLAND-REMOVAL

ICD-10-PCS Code For Salivary Gland: 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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Larynx Removal Procedure Overview

Code Attributes

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Larynx Removal Procedure Overview

Code Attributes

When to Use

ICD-10-PCS Codes

DRG Codes

Typical Clinical Scenarios

Related Codes

Which body system and operation does ICD-10-PCS code group 0CPS represent?

When should codes from the 0CPS group be used in inpatient documentation?

How are individual codes in the 0CPS group differentiated?

What is the relationship between 0CPS codes and DRG assignment?

What code attributes should be confirmed when assigning a specific 0CPS code?

References

When to Use

ICD-10-PCS Codes

DRG Codes

Typical Clinical Scenarios

Related Codes

Which body system and operation does ICD-10-PCS code group 0CPS represent?

When should codes from the 0CPS group be used in inpatient documentation?

How are individual codes in the 0CPS group differentiated?

What is the relationship between 0CPS codes and DRG assignment?

What code attributes should be confirmed when assigning a specific 0CPS code?

References