ICD-10-PCS Code For Parotid Duct, Left: Procedure Code Group Overview

The International Classification of Diseases, Tenth Revision, Procedure Coding System (ICD-10-PCS) code group 0CRC includes procedures performed to replace biological or synthetic devices or structures in the left parotid duct. These ICD-10-PCS codes are used for inpatient documentation when a portion or all of the left parotid duct is surgically replaced with biological or synthetic material. Accurate coding within the ICD-10-PCS 0CRC group is essential for proper inpatient reimbursement, as it captures the procedure performed and determines appropriate case mix and payment.

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Parotid Duct, Left Replacement Procedure Overview

This procedure group includes inpatient replacement procedures performed on the left parotid duct within the mouth and throat body system. These procedures involve putting in or on biological or synthetic material to take the place and/or function of all or part of the left parotid duct. Accurate ICD-10-PCS coding ensures the clinical procedure is captured correctly for inpatient documentation and supports appropriate reimbursement.

Code Attributes

Character	ICD-10-PCS Category	Code Group Details
0	Section	Medical and Surgical
C	Body System	Mouth and Throat
R	Operation	Replacement
C	Body Part	Parotid Duct, Left

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Parotid Duct, Left Replacement Procedure Overview

Code Attributes

Character	ICD-10-PCS Category	Code Group Details
0	Section	Medical and Surgical
C	Body System	Mouth and Throat
R	Operation	Replacement
C	Body Part	Parotid Duct, Left

When to Use

Use a code from this group when the left parotid duct is surgically replaced with a biological or synthetic graft, implant, or prosthesis. These codes apply when the procedure aims to restore or substitute the duct’s structure or function during an inpatient encounter.

ICD-10-PCS Codes

6 rows

ICD-10-PCS Code	Description
0CRC07Z	Replacement of Left Parotid Duct with Autologous Tissue Substitute, Open Approach
0CRC0JZ	Replacement of Left Parotid Duct with Synthetic Substitute, Open Approach
0CRC0KZ	Replacement of Left Parotid Duct with Nonautologous Tissue Substitute, Open Approach
0CRC37Z	Replacement of Left Parotid Duct with Autologous Tissue Substitute, Percutaneous Approach
0CRC3JZ	Replacement of Left Parotid Duct with Synthetic Substitute, Percutaneous Approach
0CRC3KZ	Replacement of Left Parotid Duct with Nonautologous Tissue Substitute, Percutaneous Approach

DRG Codes

7 rows

DRG Code	Description
139	Salivary Gland Procedures
907	Other O.R. Procedures for Injuries with MCC
908	Other O.R. Procedures for Injuries with CC
909	Other O.R. Procedures for Injuries without CC/MCC
957	Other O.R. Procedures for Multiple Significant Trauma with MCC
958	Other O.R. Procedures for Multiple Significant Trauma with CC
959	Other O.R. Procedures for Multiple Significant Trauma without CC/MCC

Typical Clinical Scenarios

A 68‑year‑old patient with a history of prior radiation for oropharyngeal cancer presents with progressive left facial swelling, recurrent parotid sialadenitis, and a severely stenotic left Stensen duct causing obstructive salivary drainage. After failed conservative management and endoscopic dilation attempts, the surgical team performs an open replacement of the damaged segment of the left parotid duct using autologous tissue (e.g., buccal mucosal graft) to restore ductal continuity and saliva outflow; this is done during an inpatient admission for postoperative monitoring. Typical codes: 0CRC07Z.
A 35‑year‑old otherwise healthy patient sustains a penetrating facial injury to the left cheek with segmental loss of the left parotid (Stensen) duct resulting in salivary fistula and persistent leakage despite bedside wound care. Because the defect cannot be managed conservatively, an urgent inpatient reconstruction is undertaken to replace the missing duct segment with a small synthetic conduit to reestablish duct patency and prevent ongoing fistula formation. Typical codes: 0CRC0JZ.
A 52‑year‑old patient with recurrent left parotid duct strictures after multiple prior endoscopic interventions is admitted electively for definitive surgical revision; the scarred duct segment is excised and replaced with a nonautologous biological substitute (e.g., processed homograft) via percutaneous approach to minimize tissue disruption and reduce recurrence risk. Typical codes: 0CRC3KZ, 0CRC37Z.

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0CR0-UPPER-LIP-REPLACEMENT

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0CR1-LOWER-LIP-REPLACEMENT

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0CR2-HARD-PALATE-REPLACEMENT

ICD-10-PCS Code For Hard Palate: Procedure Code Group Overview

0CR3-SOFT-PALATE-REPLACEMENT

ICD-10-PCS Code For Soft Palate: Procedure Code Group Overview

0CR4-BUCCAL-MUCOSA-REPLACEMENT

ICD-10-PCS Code For Buccal Mucosa: Procedure Code Group Overview

0CR5-UPPER-GINGIVA-REPLACEMENT

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

0CR6-LOWER-GINGIVA-REPLACEMENT

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

0CR7-TONGUE-REPLACEMENT

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

0CRB-PAROTID-DUCT-RIGHT-REPLACEMENT

ICD-10-PCS Code For Parotid Duct Right: Procedure Code Group Overview

0CRM-PHARYNX-REPLACEMENT

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

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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

6 rows

ICD-10-PCS Code	Description
0CRC07Z	Replacement of Left Parotid Duct with Autologous Tissue Substitute, Open Approach
0CRC0JZ	Replacement of Left Parotid Duct with Synthetic Substitute, Open Approach
0CRC0KZ	Replacement of Left Parotid Duct with Nonautologous Tissue Substitute, Open Approach
0CRC37Z	Replacement of Left Parotid Duct with Autologous Tissue Substitute, Percutaneous Approach
0CRC3JZ	Replacement of Left Parotid Duct with Synthetic Substitute, Percutaneous Approach
0CRC3KZ	Replacement of Left Parotid Duct with Nonautologous Tissue Substitute, Percutaneous Approach

DRG Codes

7 rows

DRG Code	Description
139	Salivary Gland Procedures
907	Other O.R. Procedures for Injuries with MCC
908	Other O.R. Procedures for Injuries with CC
909	Other O.R. Procedures for Injuries without CC/MCC
957	Other O.R. Procedures for Multiple Significant Trauma with MCC
958	Other O.R. Procedures for Multiple Significant Trauma with CC
959	Other O.R. Procedures for Multiple Significant Trauma without CC/MCC

Typical Clinical Scenarios

A 68‑year‑old patient with a history of prior radiation for oropharyngeal cancer presents with progressive left facial swelling, recurrent parotid sialadenitis, and a severely stenotic left Stensen duct causing obstructive salivary drainage. After failed conservative management and endoscopic dilation attempts, the surgical team performs an open replacement of the damaged segment of the left parotid duct using autologous tissue (e.g., buccal mucosal graft) to restore ductal continuity and saliva outflow; this is done during an inpatient admission for postoperative monitoring. Typical codes: 0CRC07Z.
A 35‑year‑old otherwise healthy patient sustains a penetrating facial injury to the left cheek with segmental loss of the left parotid (Stensen) duct resulting in salivary fistula and persistent leakage despite bedside wound care. Because the defect cannot be managed conservatively, an urgent inpatient reconstruction is undertaken to replace the missing duct segment with a small synthetic conduit to reestablish duct patency and prevent ongoing fistula formation. Typical codes: 0CRC0JZ.
A 52‑year‑old patient with recurrent left parotid duct strictures after multiple prior endoscopic interventions is admitted electively for definitive surgical revision; the scarred duct segment is excised and replaced with a nonautologous biological substitute (e.g., processed homograft) via percutaneous approach to minimize tissue disruption and reduce recurrence risk. Typical codes: 0CRC3KZ, 0CRC37Z.

Related Codes

0CR0-UPPER-LIP-REPLACEMENT

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

0CR1-LOWER-LIP-REPLACEMENT

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

0CR2-HARD-PALATE-REPLACEMENT

ICD-10-PCS Code For Hard Palate: Procedure Code Group Overview

0CR3-SOFT-PALATE-REPLACEMENT

ICD-10-PCS Code For Soft Palate: Procedure Code Group Overview

0CR4-BUCCAL-MUCOSA-REPLACEMENT

ICD-10-PCS Code For Buccal Mucosa: Procedure Code Group Overview

0CR5-UPPER-GINGIVA-REPLACEMENT

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

0CR6-LOWER-GINGIVA-REPLACEMENT

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

0CR7-TONGUE-REPLACEMENT

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

0CRB-PAROTID-DUCT-RIGHT-REPLACEMENT

ICD-10-PCS Code For Parotid Duct Right: Procedure Code Group Overview

0CRM-PHARYNX-REPLACEMENT

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

Showing 1–10 of 17

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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Code Attributes

ICD-10-PCS Code For Parotid Duct, Left: Procedure Code Group Overview

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Parotid Duct, Left Replacement Procedure Overview

Code Attributes

When to Use

ICD-10-PCS Codes

DRG Codes

Typical Clinical Scenarios

Related Codes

Which ICD-10-PCS codes are included in the Parotid Duct, Left replacement group?

What body system and operation are represented by the 0CRC code group?

How does accurate coding in the 0CRC group affect inpatient reimbursement?

What approaches and material types are distinguished among the 0CRC codes?

Which DRGs may be related to procedures in the Parotid Duct, Left replacement group?

References

When to Use

ICD-10-PCS Codes

DRG Codes

Typical Clinical Scenarios

Related Codes

Which ICD-10-PCS codes are included in the Parotid Duct, Left replacement group?

What body system and operation are represented by the 0CRC code group?

How does accurate coding in the 0CRC group affect inpatient reimbursement?

What approaches and material types are distinguished among the 0CRC codes?

Which DRGs may be related to procedures in the Parotid Duct, Left replacement group?

References