ICD-10-PCS Code For Sublingual Gland: Procedure Code Group Overview
The International Classification of Diseases, Tenth Revision, Procedure Coding System (ICD-10-PCS) code group 0CTD includes procedures performed to resect glandular structures in the mouth and throat. These ICD-10-PCS codes are used for inpatient documentation when a complete removal of the sublingual gland is performed through an open approach. Accurate coding within the ICD-10-PCS 0CTD group is essential for proper inpatient reimbursement, as it captures the procedure performed and supports clinical documentation accuracy.
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Sublingual Gland Resection Procedure Overview
This procedure group includes open resections of the sublingual gland targeting the mouth and throat body system. These operations involve surgically cutting out all of the right sublingual gland without replacement. Accurate ICD-10-PCS coding of these resections is important for inpatient reimbursement because it documents the exact operation and anatomic focus used to determine 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 |
| T | Operation | Resection |
| D | Body Part | Sublingual Gland, Right |