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

The International Classification of Diseases, Tenth Revision, Procedure Coding System (ICD-10-PCS) code group 0CU6 includes procedures performed to supplement biological or synthetic material in the lower gingiva. These ICD-10-PCS codes are used for inpatient documentation when material is placed to reinforce or augment the function of the lower gingiva during periodontal or reconstructive procedures. Accurate coding within the ICD-10-PCS 0CU6 group is essential for proper inpatient reimbursement, as it captures the specific procedure performed and supports clinical documentation accuracy.

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Lower Gingiva Supplement Procedure Overview

Procedures in this ICD-10-PCS code group involve placing biological or synthetic material to reinforce or augment the function of the lower gingiva within the Mouth and Throat body system. These supplement procedures restore or support gingival tissue structure and function and may be used in periodontal or reconstructive contexts. Accurate inpatient coding ensures the clinical action and targeted body part are captured for 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
U	Operation	Supplement
6	Body Part	Lower Gingiva

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Lower Gingiva Supplement Procedure Overview

Code Attributes

Character	ICD-10-PCS Category	Code Group Details
0	Section	Medical and Surgical
C	Body System	Mouth and Throat
U	Operation	Supplement
6	Body Part	Lower Gingiva

When to Use

Use a code from this group when biological or synthetic material is implanted, grafted, or otherwise placed to support or strengthen the lower gingiva. Codes apply when the primary intent of the procedure is to supplement the gingival tissue rather than remove or repair it.

ICD-10-PCS Codes

9 rows

ICD-10-PCS Code	Description
0CU607Z	Supplement Lower Gingiva with Autologous Tissue Substitute, Open Approach
0CU60JZ	Supplement Lower Gingiva with Synthetic Substitute, Open Approach
0CU60KZ	Supplement Lower Gingiva with Nonautologous Tissue Substitute, Open Approach
0CU637Z	Supplement Lower Gingiva with Autologous Tissue Substitute, Percutaneous Approach
0CU63JZ	Supplement Lower Gingiva with Synthetic Substitute, Percutaneous Approach
0CU63KZ	Supplement Lower Gingiva with Nonautologous Tissue Substitute, Percutaneous Approach
0CU6X7Z	Supplement Lower Gingiva with Autologous Tissue Substitute, External Approach
0CU6XJZ	Supplement Lower Gingiva with Synthetic Substitute, External Approach
0CU6XKZ	Supplement Lower Gingiva with Nonautologous Tissue Substitute, External Approach

DRG Codes

8 rows

DRG Code	Description
137	Mouth Procedures with CC/MCC
138	Mouth Procedures without CC/MCC
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 62-year-old patient with advanced chronic periodontitis and localized severe gingival recession of the lower anterior teeth is admitted for staged periodontal reconstruction after failed conservative therapy. During a planned open periodontal grafting procedure the surgeon places the patient’s own harvested palatal connective tissue to augment the lower gingiva and improve root coverage and soft-tissue thickness. The intent is to supplement the gingival tissue using autologous material to restore function and esthetics. Typical codes: 0CU607Z
A 45-year-old patient presents urgently with a postoperative dehiscence and exposed synthetic membrane following prior mandibular ridge augmentation, with persistent soft-tissue deficiency and risk to adjacent teeth. In the inpatient setting the team performs a percutaneous placement of a synthetic gingival scaffold to reinforce and augment the lower gingiva while addressing the wound and preventing further exposure. The primary goal is immediate tissue support using a synthetic substitute to stabilize the defect. Typical codes: 0CU63JZ
A 70-year-old patient with failed prior allograft augmentation of the lower gingival margin returns for revision surgery due to incomplete integration and persistent recession affecting prosthetic rehabilitation. In a minimally invasive external approach the surgeon places a nonautologous tissue substitute to supplement the lower gingiva and provide a durable bed for future prosthetic work. The procedure targets reinforcement of the gingival tissue using a nonautologous graft material. Typical codes: 0CU6XKZ

Related Codes

0CU0-UPPER-LIP-SUPPLEMENT

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

0CU1-LOWER-LIP-SUPPLEMENT

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

0CU2-HARD-PALATE-SUPPLEMENT

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

0CU3-SOFT-PALATE-SUPPLEMENT

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

0CU4-BUCCAL-MUCOSA-SUPPLEMENT

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

0CU5-UPPER-GINGIVA-SUPPLEMENT

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

0CU7-TONGUE-SUPPLEMENT

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

0CUM-PHARYNX-PUTTING-IN-OR-ON-PHARYNX-SUPPLEMENT

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

0CUN-UVULA-SUPPLEMENT

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

0CUR-EPIGLOTTIS-SUPPLEMENT

ICD-10-PCS Code For Epiglottis: 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

9 rows

ICD-10-PCS Code	Description
0CU607Z	Supplement Lower Gingiva with Autologous Tissue Substitute, Open Approach
0CU60JZ	Supplement Lower Gingiva with Synthetic Substitute, Open Approach
0CU60KZ	Supplement Lower Gingiva with Nonautologous Tissue Substitute, Open Approach
0CU637Z	Supplement Lower Gingiva with Autologous Tissue Substitute, Percutaneous Approach
0CU63JZ	Supplement Lower Gingiva with Synthetic Substitute, Percutaneous Approach
0CU63KZ	Supplement Lower Gingiva with Nonautologous Tissue Substitute, Percutaneous Approach
0CU6X7Z	Supplement Lower Gingiva with Autologous Tissue Substitute, External Approach
0CU6XJZ	Supplement Lower Gingiva with Synthetic Substitute, External Approach
0CU6XKZ	Supplement Lower Gingiva with Nonautologous Tissue Substitute, External Approach

DRG Codes

8 rows

DRG Code	Description
137	Mouth Procedures with CC/MCC
138	Mouth Procedures without CC/MCC
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 62-year-old patient with advanced chronic periodontitis and localized severe gingival recession of the lower anterior teeth is admitted for staged periodontal reconstruction after failed conservative therapy. During a planned open periodontal grafting procedure the surgeon places the patient’s own harvested palatal connective tissue to augment the lower gingiva and improve root coverage and soft-tissue thickness. The intent is to supplement the gingival tissue using autologous material to restore function and esthetics. Typical codes: 0CU607Z
A 45-year-old patient presents urgently with a postoperative dehiscence and exposed synthetic membrane following prior mandibular ridge augmentation, with persistent soft-tissue deficiency and risk to adjacent teeth. In the inpatient setting the team performs a percutaneous placement of a synthetic gingival scaffold to reinforce and augment the lower gingiva while addressing the wound and preventing further exposure. The primary goal is immediate tissue support using a synthetic substitute to stabilize the defect. Typical codes: 0CU63JZ
A 70-year-old patient with failed prior allograft augmentation of the lower gingival margin returns for revision surgery due to incomplete integration and persistent recession affecting prosthetic rehabilitation. In a minimally invasive external approach the surgeon places a nonautologous tissue substitute to supplement the lower gingiva and provide a durable bed for future prosthetic work. The procedure targets reinforcement of the gingival tissue using a nonautologous graft material. Typical codes: 0CU6XKZ

Related Codes

0CU0-UPPER-LIP-SUPPLEMENT

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

0CU1-LOWER-LIP-SUPPLEMENT

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

0CU2-HARD-PALATE-SUPPLEMENT

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

0CU3-SOFT-PALATE-SUPPLEMENT

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

0CU4-BUCCAL-MUCOSA-SUPPLEMENT

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

0CU5-UPPER-GINGIVA-SUPPLEMENT

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

0CU7-TONGUE-SUPPLEMENT

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

0CUM-PHARYNX-PUTTING-IN-OR-ON-PHARYNX-SUPPLEMENT

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

0CUN-UVULA-SUPPLEMENT

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

0CUR-EPIGLOTTIS-SUPPLEMENT

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

Showing 1–10 of 13

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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Lower Gingiva Supplement Procedure Overview

Code Attributes

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

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Lower Gingiva Supplement Procedure Overview

Code Attributes

When to Use

ICD-10-PCS Codes

DRG Codes

Typical Clinical Scenarios

Related Codes

Which body system and operation are captured in the 0CU6 code group?

What types of material substitutes are represented within the 0CU6 codes?

How are approach types reflected in the individual ICD-10-PCS codes?

Which DRGs may be related when coding a lower gingiva supplement procedure?

What is the primary clinical purpose of procedures in the 0CU6 code group?

References

When to Use

ICD-10-PCS Codes

DRG Codes

Typical Clinical Scenarios

Related Codes

Which body system and operation are captured in the 0CU6 code group?

What types of material substitutes are represented within the 0CU6 codes?

How are approach types reflected in the individual ICD-10-PCS codes?

Which DRGs may be related when coding a lower gingiva supplement procedure?

What is the primary clinical purpose of procedures in the 0CU6 code group?

References