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

The International Classification of Diseases, Tenth Revision, Procedure Coding System (ICD-10-PCS) code group 0GC6 includes procedures performed to extirpate solid matter from the left carotid body in the endocrine system. These ICD-10-PCS codes are used for inpatient documentation when a surgeon removes a tumor or other solid lesion from the left carotid body. Accurate coding within the ICD-10-PCS 0GC6 group is essential for proper inpatient reimbursement, as it captures the specific extirpation procedure performed and supports clinical documentation accuracy.

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Carotid Body, Left Extirpation Procedure Overview

Procedures in this group involve extirpation of the left carotid body, a small endocrine-related chemoreceptor structure at the carotid bifurcation, and target the endocrine system. These operations remove solid pathological tissue from the left carotid body and may be performed for tumors or other localized lesions affecting chemoreception or nearby neurovascular structures. Accurate ICD-10-PCS coding of these extirpation procedures supports correct inpatient reimbursement by capturing the specific body part and operation performed.

Code Attributes

Character	ICD-10-PCS Category	Code Group Details
0	Section	Medical and Surgical
G	Body System	Endocrine System
C	Operation	Extirpation
6	Body Part	Carotid Body, Left

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Carotid Body, Left Extirpation Procedure Overview

Code Attributes

Character	ICD-10-PCS Category	Code Group Details
0	Section	Medical and Surgical
G	Body System	Endocrine System
C	Operation	Extirpation
6	Body Part	Carotid Body, Left

When to Use

Use a code from this group when a surgeon performs removal of a solid lesion or tumor from the left carotid body during an inpatient stay. Do not use these codes for biopsies, drainage, or procedures on other carotid or neck structures that do not involve extirpation of solid matter from the left carotid body.

ICD-10-PCS Codes

3 rows

ICD-10-PCS Code	Description
0GC60ZZ	Extirpation of Matter from Left Carotid Body, Open Approach
0GC63ZZ	Extirpation of Matter from Left Carotid Body, Percutaneous Approach
0GC64ZZ	Extirpation of Matter from Left Carotid Body, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach

DRG Codes

3 rows

DRG Code	Description
252	Other Vascular Procedures with MCC
253	Other Vascular Procedures with CC
254	Other Vascular Procedures without CC/MCC

Typical Clinical Scenarios

A middle-aged patient presents with a progressively enlarging, symptomatic carotid body tumor causing hoarseness and local neck pain; vascular imaging shows a solid, well-circumscribed mass confined to the left carotid bifurcation without arterial invasion, and the team schedules an inpatient surgical resection to remove the tumor and relieve compressive symptoms. Typical codes: 0GC60ZZ
An elderly patient with incidental left carotid body mass discovered on imaging during workup for syncope is admitted for planned minimally invasive removal because the lesion is small but radiographically solid and at risk for growth; the surgeon elects a percutaneous approach to extirpate the lesion under image guidance to minimize recovery time. Typical codes: 0GC63ZZ
A younger patient with a recurrent left carotid body tumor after prior biopsy and partial excision is admitted for definitive management due to progressive local recurrence threatening cranial nerve function; the surgeon performs a percutaneous endoscopic extirpation to remove residual solid tumor tissue while attempting to preserve surrounding neurovascular structures. Typical codes: 0GC64ZZ

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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

3 rows

ICD-10-PCS Code	Description
0GC60ZZ	Extirpation of Matter from Left Carotid Body, Open Approach
0GC63ZZ	Extirpation of Matter from Left Carotid Body, Percutaneous Approach
0GC64ZZ	Extirpation of Matter from Left Carotid Body, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach

DRG Codes

3 rows

DRG Code	Description
252	Other Vascular Procedures with MCC
253	Other Vascular Procedures with CC
254	Other Vascular Procedures without CC/MCC

Typical Clinical Scenarios

A middle-aged patient presents with a progressively enlarging, symptomatic carotid body tumor causing hoarseness and local neck pain; vascular imaging shows a solid, well-circumscribed mass confined to the left carotid bifurcation without arterial invasion, and the team schedules an inpatient surgical resection to remove the tumor and relieve compressive symptoms. Typical codes: 0GC60ZZ
An elderly patient with incidental left carotid body mass discovered on imaging during workup for syncope is admitted for planned minimally invasive removal because the lesion is small but radiographically solid and at risk for growth; the surgeon elects a percutaneous approach to extirpate the lesion under image guidance to minimize recovery time. Typical codes: 0GC63ZZ
A younger patient with a recurrent left carotid body tumor after prior biopsy and partial excision is admitted for definitive management due to progressive local recurrence threatening cranial nerve function; the surgeon performs a percutaneous endoscopic extirpation to remove residual solid tumor tissue while attempting to preserve surrounding neurovascular structures. Typical codes: 0GC64ZZ

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0GC0-PITUITARY-GLAND-EXTIRPATION

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0GC1-PINEAL-BODY-EXTIRPATION

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0GC2-ADRENAL-GLAND-LEFT-EXTIRPATION

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0GC3-ADRENAL-GLAND-RIGHT-EXTIRPATION

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0GC4-ADRENAL-GLANDS-EXTIRPATION

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0GC7-CAROTID-BODY-RIGHT-EXTIRPATION

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0GC8-CAROTID-BODIES-EXTIRPATION

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0GC9-PARA-AORTIC-REVISION-PARA-AORTIC-BODY-EXTIRPATION

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0GCB-COCCYGEAL-GLOMUS-EXTIRPATION

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0GCC-GLOMUS-JUGULARE-RESECTION-GLOMUS-JUGULARE-EXTIRPATION

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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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Carotid Body, Left Extirpation Procedure Overview

Code Attributes

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

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Carotid Body, Left Extirpation Procedure Overview

Code Attributes

When to Use

ICD-10-PCS Codes

DRG Codes

Typical Clinical Scenarios

Related Codes

Which ICD-10-PCS code group covers extirpation of matter from the left carotid body?

What are the specific codes in the 0GC6 group and their approaches?

For which clinical scenarios are procedures in the 0GC6 group typically performed?

What are the ICD-10-PCS attributes for codes in the 0GC6 group?

How do 0GC6 codes relate to inpatient reimbursement and DRGs?

References

When to Use

ICD-10-PCS Codes

DRG Codes

Typical Clinical Scenarios

Related Codes

Which ICD-10-PCS code group covers extirpation of matter from the left carotid body?

What are the specific codes in the 0GC6 group and their approaches?

For which clinical scenarios are procedures in the 0GC6 group typically performed?

What are the ICD-10-PCS attributes for codes in the 0GC6 group?

How do 0GC6 codes relate to inpatient reimbursement and DRGs?

References