ICD-10-PCS Code For Glomus Jugulare: Procedure Code Group Overview

The International Classification of Diseases, Tenth Revision, Procedure Coding System (ICD-10-PCS) code group 0G5C includes procedures performed to destroy tissue in the glomus jugulare. These ICD-10-PCS codes are used for inpatient documentation when surgical or procedural destruction of all or a portion of the glomus jugulare is performed. Accurate coding within the ICD-10-PCS 0G5C group is essential for proper inpatient reimbursement, as it captures the procedure performed and supports clinical documentation accuracy.

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Glomus Jugulare Destruction Procedure Overview

Procedures in this ICD-10-PCS group involve the destruction of all or part of the glomus jugulare and target the endocrine system. These operations use energy, force, or destructive agents to eradicate tissue in the glomus jugulare region. Accurate coding of these procedures supports correct inpatient clinical documentation and reimbursement by reflecting the specific body part and root operation performed.

Code Attributes

Character	ICD-10-PCS Category	Code Group Details
0	Section	Medical and Surgical
G	Body System	Endocrine System
5	Operation	Destruction
C	Body Part	Glomus Jugulare

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Glomus Jugulare Destruction Procedure Overview

Code Attributes

Character	ICD-10-PCS Category	Code Group Details
0	Section	Medical and Surgical
G	Body System	Endocrine System
5	Operation	Destruction
C	Body Part	Glomus Jugulare

When to Use

Use a code from this group when the clinical procedure performed is the destruction of all or part of the glomus jugulare. Codes apply when the operative intent and documentation indicate eradication by direct use of energy, force, or a destructive agent.

ICD-10-PCS Codes

6 rows

ICD-10-PCS Code	Description
0G5C0Z3	Destruction of Glomus Jugulare using Laser Interstitial Thermal Therapy, Open Approach
0G5C0ZZ	Destruction of Glomus Jugulare, Open Approach
0G5C3Z3	Destruction of Glomus Jugulare using Laser Interstitial Thermal Therapy, Percutaneous Approach
0G5C3ZZ	Destruction of Glomus Jugulare, Percutaneous Approach
0G5C4Z3	Destruction of Glomus Jugulare using Laser Interstitial Thermal Therapy, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach
0G5C4ZZ	Destruction of Glomus Jugulare, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach

DRG Codes

6 rows

DRG Code	Description
252	Other Vascular Procedures with MCC
253	Other Vascular Procedures with CC
254	Other Vascular 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

A 62-year-old patient presents with months of progressive pulsatile tinnitus, conductive hearing loss, and a visibly vascular mass on otoscopic exam; imaging (CT/MRI) demonstrates a localized glomus jugulare tumor causing bone erosion but without intracranial extension. The case is planned as an elective inpatient procedure to eradicate the tumor tissue via a direct destructive modality to achieve local control while preserving surrounding structures. Typical codes: 0G5C0Z3, 0G5C0ZZ
A 45-year-old patient admitted urgently for acute cranial neuropathies (IX–XI palsies) and sudden worsening otorrhagia from a bleeding glomus jugulare lesion identified on angiography. After stabilization, an inpatient percutaneous destructive procedure is performed using minimally invasive energy-based ablation to control hemorrhage and destroy the tumor bulk. Typical codes: 0G5C3Z3, 0G5C3ZZ
A 70-year-old patient with prior incomplete resection of a glomus jugulare returns with recurrent tumor growth demonstrated on follow-up imaging and progressive symptoms; the multidisciplinary team elects for a percutaneous endoscopic destruction procedure to eradicate residual tumor tissue and avoid repeat open surgery. Typical codes: 0G5C4Z3, 0G5C4ZZ

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0G53-ADRENAL-GLAND-RIGHT-DESTRUCTION

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0G54-ADRENAL-GLANDS-DESTRUCTION

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0G56-CAROTID-BODY-LEFT-DESTRUCTION

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0G57-CAROTID-BODY-RIGHT-DESTRUCTION

ICD-10-PCS Code For Carotid Body, Right: Procedure Code Group Overview

0G58-CAROTID-BODIES-DESTRUCTION

ICD-10-PCS Code For Carotid Bodies, Bilateral: Procedure Code Group Overview

0G59-PARA-AORTIC-BODY-DESTRUCTION

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0G5B-COCCYGEAL-GLOMUS-DESTRUCTION

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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

6 rows

ICD-10-PCS Code	Description
0G5C0Z3	Destruction of Glomus Jugulare using Laser Interstitial Thermal Therapy, Open Approach
0G5C0ZZ	Destruction of Glomus Jugulare, Open Approach
0G5C3Z3	Destruction of Glomus Jugulare using Laser Interstitial Thermal Therapy, Percutaneous Approach
0G5C3ZZ	Destruction of Glomus Jugulare, Percutaneous Approach
0G5C4Z3	Destruction of Glomus Jugulare using Laser Interstitial Thermal Therapy, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach
0G5C4ZZ	Destruction of Glomus Jugulare, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach

DRG Codes

6 rows

DRG Code	Description
252	Other Vascular Procedures with MCC
253	Other Vascular Procedures with CC
254	Other Vascular 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

A 62-year-old patient presents with months of progressive pulsatile tinnitus, conductive hearing loss, and a visibly vascular mass on otoscopic exam; imaging (CT/MRI) demonstrates a localized glomus jugulare tumor causing bone erosion but without intracranial extension. The case is planned as an elective inpatient procedure to eradicate the tumor tissue via a direct destructive modality to achieve local control while preserving surrounding structures. Typical codes: 0G5C0Z3, 0G5C0ZZ
A 45-year-old patient admitted urgently for acute cranial neuropathies (IX–XI palsies) and sudden worsening otorrhagia from a bleeding glomus jugulare lesion identified on angiography. After stabilization, an inpatient percutaneous destructive procedure is performed using minimally invasive energy-based ablation to control hemorrhage and destroy the tumor bulk. Typical codes: 0G5C3Z3, 0G5C3ZZ
A 70-year-old patient with prior incomplete resection of a glomus jugulare returns with recurrent tumor growth demonstrated on follow-up imaging and progressive symptoms; the multidisciplinary team elects for a percutaneous endoscopic destruction procedure to eradicate residual tumor tissue and avoid repeat open surgery. Typical codes: 0G5C4Z3, 0G5C4ZZ

Related Codes

0G50-PITUITARY-GLAND-DESTRUCTION

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

0G51-PINEAL-BODY-DESTRUCTION

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

0G52-ADRENAL-GLAND-LEFT-DESTRUCTION

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

0G53-ADRENAL-GLAND-RIGHT-DESTRUCTION

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

0G54-ADRENAL-GLANDS-DESTRUCTION

ICD-10-PCS Code For Adrenal Glands Bilateral: Procedure Code Group Overview

0G56-CAROTID-BODY-LEFT-DESTRUCTION

ICD-10-PCS Code For Carotid Body Left: Procedure Code Group Overview

0G57-CAROTID-BODY-RIGHT-DESTRUCTION

ICD-10-PCS Code For Carotid Body, Right: Procedure Code Group Overview

0G58-CAROTID-BODIES-DESTRUCTION

ICD-10-PCS Code For Carotid Bodies, Bilateral: Procedure Code Group Overview

0G59-PARA-AORTIC-BODY-DESTRUCTION

ICD-10-PCS Code For Para-Aortic Body: Procedure Code Group Overview

0G5B-COCCYGEAL-GLOMUS-DESTRUCTION

ICD-10-PCS Code for Coccygeal Glomus: Procedure Code Group Overview

Showing 1–10 of 21

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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Glomus Jugulare Destruction Procedure Overview

Code Attributes

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Glomus Jugulare Destruction Procedure Overview

Code Attributes

When to Use

ICD-10-PCS Codes

DRG Codes

Typical Clinical Scenarios

Related Codes

Which ICD-10-PCS section and operation describe glomus jugulare destruction procedures?

What body part and body system are specified in ICD-10-PCS code group 0G5C?

What approaches and technique variations are included in the 0G5C code set?

How does accurate coding within the 0G5C group affect inpatient reimbursement and documentation?

Which DRGs are related to procedures in the 0G5C code group?

References

When to Use

ICD-10-PCS Codes

DRG Codes

Typical Clinical Scenarios

Related Codes

Which ICD-10-PCS section and operation describe glomus jugulare destruction procedures?

What body part and body system are specified in ICD-10-PCS code group 0G5C?

What approaches and technique variations are included in the 0G5C code set?

How does accurate coding within the 0G5C group affect inpatient reimbursement and documentation?

Which DRGs are related to procedures in the 0G5C code group?

References