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

The International Classification of Diseases, Tenth Revision, Procedure Coding System (ICD-10-PCS) code group 0GC7 includes procedures performed to remove solid matter or tissue from the carotid body in the right neck. These ICD-10-PCS codes are used for inpatient documentation when extirpation of the right carotid body is performed to treat pathology or obtain tissue for diagnosis. Accurate coding within the ICD-10-PCS 0GC7 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, Right Extirpation Procedure Overview

This procedure group includes operations to remove solid matter or tissue from the right carotid body within the endocrine system. Procedures involve extirpation techniques directed at the carotid body, a chemoreceptor structure adjacent to the carotid artery. Accurate ICD-10-PCS coding ensures inpatient records reflect the procedure performed and supports correct case mix assignment and reimbursement.

Code Attributes

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

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Carotid Body, Right 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
7	Body Part	Carotid Body, Right

When to Use

Use a code from this group when the clinical record documents extirpation or removal of tissue from the right carotid body. Select the specific ICD-10-PCS code when the operative report describes removal of solid matter or tissue from the right carotid body.

ICD-10-PCS Codes

3 rows

ICD-10-PCS Code	Description
0GC70ZZ	Extirpation of Matter from Right Carotid Body, Open Approach
0GC73ZZ	Extirpation of Matter from Right Carotid Body, Percutaneous Approach
0GC74ZZ	Extirpation of Matter from Right 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 55-year-old patient presents with a rapidly enlarging, painful mass at the right carotid bifurcation with symptoms of dysphagia and neck discomfort; imaging suggests a carotid body tumor with necrotic debris requiring removal for symptom control and definitive diagnosis. The patient is admitted for a planned operative extirpation of the lesion from the right carotid body via an open neck approach to obtain tissue and remove solid matter causing local mass effect. Typical codes: 0GC70ZZ
A 48-year-old patient with episodic syncope and labile blood pressure is found on outpatient testing to have a right carotid body chemodectoma producing significant catecholamine-related symptoms; after preoperative optimization the patient is scheduled for a minimally invasive percutaneous removal of the tumor fragments under imaging guidance during an inpatient admission for monitoring. A percutaneous extirpation approach is chosen to target the solid tumor tissue while avoiding a larger open dissection. Typical codes: 0GC73ZZ
A 62-year-old patient who previously underwent open excision of a right carotid body lesion returns with recurrent local solid residual mass causing recurrent symptoms and concern for recurrence on surveillance imaging; during a subsequent inpatient procedure the surgeon performs a percutaneous endoscopic-directed extirpation to remove the residual solid tissue and obtain pathology. Typical codes: 0GC74ZZ

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0GC8-CAROTID-BODIES-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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When to Use

ICD-10-PCS Codes

3 rows

ICD-10-PCS Code	Description
0GC70ZZ	Extirpation of Matter from Right Carotid Body, Open Approach
0GC73ZZ	Extirpation of Matter from Right Carotid Body, Percutaneous Approach
0GC74ZZ	Extirpation of Matter from Right 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 55-year-old patient presents with a rapidly enlarging, painful mass at the right carotid bifurcation with symptoms of dysphagia and neck discomfort; imaging suggests a carotid body tumor with necrotic debris requiring removal for symptom control and definitive diagnosis. The patient is admitted for a planned operative extirpation of the lesion from the right carotid body via an open neck approach to obtain tissue and remove solid matter causing local mass effect. Typical codes: 0GC70ZZ
A 48-year-old patient with episodic syncope and labile blood pressure is found on outpatient testing to have a right carotid body chemodectoma producing significant catecholamine-related symptoms; after preoperative optimization the patient is scheduled for a minimally invasive percutaneous removal of the tumor fragments under imaging guidance during an inpatient admission for monitoring. A percutaneous extirpation approach is chosen to target the solid tumor tissue while avoiding a larger open dissection. Typical codes: 0GC73ZZ
A 62-year-old patient who previously underwent open excision of a right carotid body lesion returns with recurrent local solid residual mass causing recurrent symptoms and concern for recurrence on surveillance imaging; during a subsequent inpatient procedure the surgeon performs a percutaneous endoscopic-directed extirpation to remove the residual solid tissue and obtain pathology. Typical codes: 0GC74ZZ

Related Codes

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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0GC6-CAROTID-BODY-LEFT-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

ICD-10-PCS Code For Glomus Jugulare: 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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Code Attributes

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Carotid Body, Right 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 the right carotid body?

What are the specific procedure codes included in the 0GC7 group?

Under which ICD-10-PCS section and body system is this procedure group classified?

How does accurate coding within 0GC7 affect inpatient reimbursement?

Which related DRGs may be assigned for procedures in the 0GC7 group?

References

When to Use

ICD-10-PCS Codes

DRG Codes

Typical Clinical Scenarios

Related Codes

Which ICD-10-PCS code group covers extirpation of the right carotid body?

What are the specific procedure codes included in the 0GC7 group?

Under which ICD-10-PCS section and body system is this procedure group classified?

How does accurate coding within 0GC7 affect inpatient reimbursement?

Which related DRGs may be assigned for procedures in the 0GC7 group?

References