ICD-10-PCS Code For Left Sublingual Gland: Procedure Code Group Overview

The International Classification of Diseases, Tenth Revision, Procedure Coding System (ICD-10-PCS) code group 0CTF includes procedures performed to resect anatomical structures in the left sublingual gland. These ICD-10-PCS codes are used for inpatient documentation when a complete removal of the left sublingual gland is performed via an open approach. Accurate coding within the ICD-10-PCS 0CTF group is essential for proper inpatient reimbursement, as it captures the procedure performed and supports clinical documentation accuracy.

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Left Sublingual Gland Resection Procedure Overview

Procedures in this group involve open surgical resection of the left sublingual gland, which is part of the mouth and throat body system. These operations remove all of the specified gland tissue without replacement and typically require an operative approach through an external or intraoral incision. Accurate ICD-10-PCS coding of these resections ensures inpatient records reflect the precise procedure performed and supports appropriate inpatient reimbursement.

Code Attributes

Character	ICD-10-PCS Category	Code Group Details
0	Section	Medical and Surgical
C	Body System	Mouth and Throat
T	Operation	Resection
F	Body Part	Sublingual Gland, Left

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Left Sublingual Gland Resection Procedure Overview

Code Attributes

Character	ICD-10-PCS Category	Code Group Details
0	Section	Medical and Surgical
C	Body System	Mouth and Throat
T	Operation	Resection
F	Body Part	Sublingual Gland, Left

When to Use

Use a code from this group when the entire left sublingual gland is surgically removed during an inpatient stay via an open approach. Do not use these codes for partial excisions, biopsies, or procedures on other salivary glands.

ICD-10-PCS Codes

1 rows

ICD-10-PCS Code	Description
0CTF0ZZ	Resection of Left Sublingual Gland, Open Approach

DRG Codes

4 rows

DRG Code	Description
139	Salivary Gland Procedures
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

A middle-aged patient presents with a chronic, painful swelling beneath the tongue associated with recurrent sialadenitis of the left sublingual gland refractory to conservative therapy (sialogogues, antibiotics, and gland massage). The recurrent infections and persistent glandular enlargement cause dysphagia and impaired oral hygiene, prompting an elective inpatient open resection to remove the entire left sublingual gland and resolve the source of infection. Typical codes: 0CTF0ZZ
An elderly patient is admitted urgently with a rapidly enlarging, tender floor-of-mouth mass on the left side causing airway compromise and severe odynophagia; imaging suggests a necrotic left sublingual gland due to abscess formation. Because of the acute infection, sepsis risk, and need for definitive source control, the patient undergoes an open surgical resection of the entire left sublingual gland during the inpatient stay. Typical codes: 0CTF0ZZ
A younger adult with a history of multiple prior intraoral procedures for ranula and partial gland excisions returns with persistent symptomatic left sublingual gland disease and recurrent mucous retention causing functional impairment. After multidisciplinary review, definitive open resection of the remaining left sublingual gland is performed in the inpatient setting to prevent further recurrence and to obtain complete gland removal. Typical codes: 0CTF0ZZ

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0CT0-UPPER-LIP-RESECTION

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0CT1-LOWER-LIP-RESECTION

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

0CT2-HARD-PALATE-RESECTION

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

0CT3-SOFT-PALATE-RESECTION

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

0CT7-TONGUE-RESECTION

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

0CT8-RIGHT-PAROTID-GLAND-RESECTION

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

0CT9-LEFT-PAROTID-GLAND-RESECTION

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

0CTB-PAROTID-DUCT-RESECTION

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

0CTC-LEFT-PAROTID-DUCT-RESECTION

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

0CTD-SUBLINGUAL-GLAND-RESECTION

ICD-10-PCS Code For Sublingual Gland: 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

1 rows

ICD-10-PCS Code	Description
0CTF0ZZ	Resection of Left Sublingual Gland, Open Approach

DRG Codes

4 rows

DRG Code	Description
139	Salivary Gland Procedures
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

A middle-aged patient presents with a chronic, painful swelling beneath the tongue associated with recurrent sialadenitis of the left sublingual gland refractory to conservative therapy (sialogogues, antibiotics, and gland massage). The recurrent infections and persistent glandular enlargement cause dysphagia and impaired oral hygiene, prompting an elective inpatient open resection to remove the entire left sublingual gland and resolve the source of infection. Typical codes: 0CTF0ZZ
An elderly patient is admitted urgently with a rapidly enlarging, tender floor-of-mouth mass on the left side causing airway compromise and severe odynophagia; imaging suggests a necrotic left sublingual gland due to abscess formation. Because of the acute infection, sepsis risk, and need for definitive source control, the patient undergoes an open surgical resection of the entire left sublingual gland during the inpatient stay. Typical codes: 0CTF0ZZ
A younger adult with a history of multiple prior intraoral procedures for ranula and partial gland excisions returns with persistent symptomatic left sublingual gland disease and recurrent mucous retention causing functional impairment. After multidisciplinary review, definitive open resection of the remaining left sublingual gland is performed in the inpatient setting to prevent further recurrence and to obtain complete gland removal. Typical codes: 0CTF0ZZ

Related Codes

0CT0-UPPER-LIP-RESECTION

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

0CT1-LOWER-LIP-RESECTION

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

0CT2-HARD-PALATE-RESECTION

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

0CT3-SOFT-PALATE-RESECTION

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

0CT7-TONGUE-RESECTION

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

0CT8-RIGHT-PAROTID-GLAND-RESECTION

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

0CT9-LEFT-PAROTID-GLAND-RESECTION

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

0CTB-PAROTID-DUCT-RESECTION

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

0CTC-LEFT-PAROTID-DUCT-RESECTION

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

0CTD-SUBLINGUAL-GLAND-RESECTION

ICD-10-PCS Code For Sublingual Gland: 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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Left Sublingual Gland Resection Procedure Overview

Code Attributes

ICD-10-PCS Code For Left Sublingual Gland: Procedure Code Group Overview

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Left Sublingual Gland Resection Procedure Overview

Code Attributes

When to Use

ICD-10-PCS Codes

DRG Codes

Typical Clinical Scenarios

Related Codes

What procedure does the ICD-10-PCS code group 0CTF describe?

Which specific ICD-10-PCS code represents resection of the left sublingual gland by open approach?

How does correct coding in the 0CTF group affect reimbursement?

What ICD-10-PCS code attributes are associated with left sublingual gland resections?

Which DRGs are related to procedures coded in the 0CTF group?

References

When to Use

ICD-10-PCS Codes

DRG Codes

Typical Clinical Scenarios

Related Codes

What procedure does the ICD-10-PCS code group 0CTF describe?

Which specific ICD-10-PCS code represents resection of the left sublingual gland by open approach?

How does correct coding in the 0CTF group affect reimbursement?

What ICD-10-PCS code attributes are associated with left sublingual gland resections?

Which DRGs are related to procedures coded in the 0CTF group?

References