ICD-10-PCS Code For Thyroid Gland: Procedure Code Group Overview

The International Classification of Diseases, Tenth Revision, Procedure Coding System (ICD-10-PCS) code group 0G2K includes procedures performed to change a device in the thyroid gland. These ICD-10-PCS codes are used for inpatient documentation when an existing device on the thyroid gland is removed and an identical or similar device is placed without cutting or puncturing the skin or a mucous membrane. Accurate coding within the ICD-10-PCS 0G2K group is essential for proper inpatient reimbursement, as it captures the procedure performed and supports clinical documentation accuracy.

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Thyroid Gland Change Procedure Overview

This procedure group includes inpatient operations that involve changing a device on or in the thyroid gland without cutting or puncturing the skin or a mucous membrane. These procedures target the endocrine system and specifically the thyroid gland, and they involve removal of an existing device and placement of an identical or similar device. Accurate ICD-10-PCS coding is important for reflecting the specific change procedure performed and for appropriate inpatient reimbursement.

Code Attributes

Character	ICD-10-PCS Category	Code Group Details
0	Section	Medical and Surgical
G	Body System	Endocrine System
2	Operation	Change
K	Body Part	Thyroid Gland

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Code Attributes

Character	ICD-10-PCS Category	Code Group Details
0	Section	Medical and Surgical
G	Body System	Endocrine System
2	Operation	Change
K	Body Part	Thyroid Gland

When to Use

Use a code from this group when an inpatient undergoes removal of a device from the thyroid gland followed by placement of the same or a similar device without cutting or puncturing the skin or mucous membrane. These codes apply specifically to procedures coded in the Medical and Surgical section with the root operation Change for the thyroid gland.

ICD-10-PCS Codes

2 rows

ICD-10-PCS Code	Description
0G2KX0Z	Change Drainage Device in Thyroid Gland, External Approach
0G2KXYZ	Change Other Device in Thyroid Gland, External Approach

Typical Clinical Scenarios

A hospitalized patient with an external thyroid drainage catheter placed after recent neck surgery develops catheter malfunction and persistent serous drainage; because the device is not functioning properly but the wound does not require reopening, the existing external drainage device is removed at the bedside and an identical external drainage catheter is reinserted without cutting the skin. Typical codes: 0G2KX0Z
An elective inpatient admission for replacement of an aging external thyroid prosthetic port used for long-term access to a thyroid cyst for periodic aspiration; the original external device is removed and a similar external device is placed through the same percutaneous tract without new incision. Typical codes: 0G2KX0Z
A patient admitted for management of a partially dislodged external thyroid monitoring/collection device after trauma to the neck; to restore proper function and secure the device, clinicians remove the compromised external device and replace it with a like external device at the bedside without cutting or puncturing mucosa. Typical codes: 0G2KX0Z, 0G2KXYZ

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0G21-PINEAL-BODY-CHANGE

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0G25-ADRENAL-GLAND-CHANGE

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0G2R-PARATHYROID-GLAND-CHANGE

ICD-10-PCS Code For Parathyroid Gland: Procedure Code Group Overview

0G2S-ENDOCRINE-GLAND-CHANGE

ICD-10-PCS Code For Endocrine Gland: Procedure Code Group Overview

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

2 rows

ICD-10-PCS Code	Description
0G2KX0Z	Change Drainage Device in Thyroid Gland, External Approach
0G2KXYZ	Change Other Device in Thyroid Gland, External Approach

Typical Clinical Scenarios

A hospitalized patient with an external thyroid drainage catheter placed after recent neck surgery develops catheter malfunction and persistent serous drainage; because the device is not functioning properly but the wound does not require reopening, the existing external drainage device is removed at the bedside and an identical external drainage catheter is reinserted without cutting the skin. Typical codes: 0G2KX0Z
An elective inpatient admission for replacement of an aging external thyroid prosthetic port used for long-term access to a thyroid cyst for periodic aspiration; the original external device is removed and a similar external device is placed through the same percutaneous tract without new incision. Typical codes: 0G2KX0Z
A patient admitted for management of a partially dislodged external thyroid monitoring/collection device after trauma to the neck; to restore proper function and secure the device, clinicians remove the compromised external device and replace it with a like external device at the bedside without cutting or puncturing mucosa. Typical codes: 0G2KX0Z, 0G2KXYZ

Related Codes

0G20-PITUITARY-GLAND-CHANGE

ICD-10-PCS Code For Pituitary Gland: Procedure Code Group Overview

0G21-PINEAL-BODY-CHANGE

ICD-10-PCS Code For Pineal Body: Procedure Code Group Overview

0G25-ADRENAL-GLAND-CHANGE

ICD-10-PCS Code For Adrenal Gland: Procedure Code Group Overview

0G2R-PARATHYROID-GLAND-CHANGE

ICD-10-PCS Code For Parathyroid Gland: Procedure Code Group Overview

0G2S-ENDOCRINE-GLAND-CHANGE

ICD-10-PCS Code For Endocrine Gland: Procedure Code Group Overview

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

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Code Attributes

When to Use

ICD-10-PCS Codes

Typical Clinical Scenarios

Related Codes

What procedures are included in ICD-10-PCS code group 0G2K?

What is the body system and operation type for the 0G2K code group?

Which specific ICD-10-PCS codes are listed in this group?

When should these ICD-10-PCS codes be used for inpatient documentation?

How does accurate coding within 0G2K affect reimbursement?

References

When to Use

ICD-10-PCS Codes

Typical Clinical Scenarios

Related Codes

What procedures are included in ICD-10-PCS code group 0G2K?

What is the body system and operation type for the 0G2K code group?

Which specific ICD-10-PCS codes are listed in this group?

When should these ICD-10-PCS codes be used for inpatient documentation?

How does accurate coding within 0G2K affect reimbursement?

References