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

The International Classification of Diseases, Tenth Revision, Procedure Coding System (ICD-10-PCS) code group 0CUN includes procedures performed to supplement structures in the mouth and throat by putting in or on biological or synthetic material that augments function in the uvula. These ICD-10-PCS codes are used for inpatient documentation when a material is placed on or in the uvula to reinforce or augment its function, such as for structural support or to address functional impairment. Accurate coding within the ICD-10-PCS 0CUN group is essential for proper inpatient reimbursement, as it captures the specific supplement procedure performed and supports clinical documentation accuracy.

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Uvula Supplement Procedure Overview

Procedures in this group involve placing biological or synthetic material to reinforce or augment the function of the uvula within the mouth and throat. These supplement operations target the mouth and throat body system and are used to improve structural support or function of the uvula. Accurate ICD-10-PCS coding ensures the inpatient record reflects the specific supplement procedure performed and supports appropriate reimbursement and case mix assignment.

Code Attributes

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

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Uvula 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
N	Body Part	Uvula

When to Use

Use a code from this group when biological or synthetic material is intentionally placed on or in the uvula to improve or support its function. These codes apply in inpatient settings where the supplemental material placement is the primary procedure performed on the uvula.

ICD-10-PCS Codes

9 rows

ICD-10-PCS Code	Description
0CUN07Z	Supplement Uvula with Autologous Tissue Substitute, Open Approach
0CUN0JZ	Supplement Uvula with Synthetic Substitute, Open Approach
0CUN0KZ	Supplement Uvula with Nonautologous Tissue Substitute, Open Approach
0CUN37Z	Supplement Uvula with Autologous Tissue Substitute, Percutaneous Approach
0CUN3JZ	Supplement Uvula with Synthetic Substitute, Percutaneous Approach
0CUN3KZ	Supplement Uvula with Nonautologous Tissue Substitute, Percutaneous Approach
0CUNX7Z	Supplement Uvula with Autologous Tissue Substitute, External Approach
0CUNXJZ	Supplement Uvula with Synthetic Substitute, External Approach
0CUNXKZ	Supplement Uvula with Nonautologous Tissue Substitute, External Approach

DRG Codes

5 rows

DRG Code	Description
137	Mouth Procedures with CC/MCC
138	Mouth 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 patient with obstructive sleep-related airway collapse and uvular dysfunction who has failed conservative therapies is admitted for a planned operative augmentation to stiffen and bulk the uvula to reduce snoring and mild airway obstruction; the inpatient procedure involves placing a synthetic implant or tissue substitute onto the uvula under direct visualization via an open or external approach to augment its function. Typical codes: 0CUN0JZ, 0CUNXJZ
An elderly patient hospitalized after recurrent aspiration and dysphagia related to a partially atrophic uvula causing incomplete velopharyngeal closure undergoes a semi-urgent augmentation using autologous tissue grafts harvested intraoperatively and applied to the uvula to restore bulk and improve swallowing safety; the operation is performed using an open approach to secure the tissue substitute. Typical codes: 0CUN07Z
A patient presents with a failed prior augmentation of the uvula with nonautologous material that fragmented and caused localized irritation; during an inpatient revision procedure the surgeon removes the problematic material and replaces it with a percutaneously placed nonautologous or synthetic tissue substitute to re-establish uvular support while minimizing additional dissection. Typical codes: 0CUN3KZ, 0CUN3JZ

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0CU3-SOFT-PALATE-SUPPLEMENT

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0CU6-LOWER-GINGIVA-SUPPLEMENT

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0CU7-TONGUE-SUPPLEMENT

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

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0CUR-EPIGLOTTIS-SUPPLEMENT

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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
0CUN07Z	Supplement Uvula with Autologous Tissue Substitute, Open Approach
0CUN0JZ	Supplement Uvula with Synthetic Substitute, Open Approach
0CUN0KZ	Supplement Uvula with Nonautologous Tissue Substitute, Open Approach
0CUN37Z	Supplement Uvula with Autologous Tissue Substitute, Percutaneous Approach
0CUN3JZ	Supplement Uvula with Synthetic Substitute, Percutaneous Approach
0CUN3KZ	Supplement Uvula with Nonautologous Tissue Substitute, Percutaneous Approach
0CUNX7Z	Supplement Uvula with Autologous Tissue Substitute, External Approach
0CUNXJZ	Supplement Uvula with Synthetic Substitute, External Approach
0CUNXKZ	Supplement Uvula with Nonautologous Tissue Substitute, External Approach

DRG Codes

5 rows

DRG Code	Description
137	Mouth Procedures with CC/MCC
138	Mouth 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 patient with obstructive sleep-related airway collapse and uvular dysfunction who has failed conservative therapies is admitted for a planned operative augmentation to stiffen and bulk the uvula to reduce snoring and mild airway obstruction; the inpatient procedure involves placing a synthetic implant or tissue substitute onto the uvula under direct visualization via an open or external approach to augment its function. Typical codes: 0CUN0JZ, 0CUNXJZ
An elderly patient hospitalized after recurrent aspiration and dysphagia related to a partially atrophic uvula causing incomplete velopharyngeal closure undergoes a semi-urgent augmentation using autologous tissue grafts harvested intraoperatively and applied to the uvula to restore bulk and improve swallowing safety; the operation is performed using an open approach to secure the tissue substitute. Typical codes: 0CUN07Z
A patient presents with a failed prior augmentation of the uvula with nonautologous material that fragmented and caused localized irritation; during an inpatient revision procedure the surgeon removes the problematic material and replaces it with a percutaneously placed nonautologous or synthetic tissue substitute to re-establish uvular support while minimizing additional dissection. Typical codes: 0CUN3KZ, 0CUN3JZ

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

0CU6-LOWER-GINGIVA-SUPPLEMENT

ICD-10-PCS Code For Lower 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

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

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Uvula Supplement Procedure Overview

Code Attributes

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

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Uvula Supplement Procedure Overview

Code Attributes

When to Use

ICD-10-PCS Codes

DRG Codes

Typical Clinical Scenarios

Related Codes

Which ICD-10-PCS section and body system covers uvula supplement procedures?

What operation is represented by the 0CUN code group?

Which specific ICD-10-PCS codes are included in the 0CUN group and how do they differ?

How does accurate coding within 0CUN impact inpatient documentation and reimbursement?

Which DRG categories may be related to procedures coded from the 0CUN group?

References

When to Use

ICD-10-PCS Codes

DRG Codes

Typical Clinical Scenarios

Related Codes

Which ICD-10-PCS section and body system covers uvula supplement procedures?

What operation is represented by the 0CUN code group?

Which specific ICD-10-PCS codes are included in the 0CUN group and how do they differ?

How does accurate coding within 0CUN impact inpatient documentation and reimbursement?

Which DRG categories may be related to procedures coded from the 0CUN group?

References