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

The International Classification of Diseases, Tenth Revision, Procedure Coding System (ICD-10-PCS) code group 0GC8 includes procedures performed to extirpate solid matter from the carotid bodies in the endocrine system. These ICD-10-PCS codes are used for inpatient documentation when bilateral carotid body tissue or lesions are surgically removed. Accurate coding within the ICD-10-PCS 0GC8 group is essential for proper inpatient reimbursement, as it captures the procedure performed and supports clinical documentation accuracy.

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Carotid Bodies Extirpation Procedure Overview

This procedure group includes extirpation of the carotid bodies, targeting the endocrine system. These procedures involve taking or cutting out solid matter from the bilateral carotid bodies to remove abnormal tissue or lesions. Accurate ICD-10-PCS coding matters for inpatient reimbursement because it documents the exact operation and anatomical target, supporting appropriate case mix and payment.

Code Attributes

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

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Carotid Bodies 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
8	Body Part	Carotid Bodies, Bilateral

When to Use

Use a code from this group when bilateral surgical extirpation of carotid body tissue or lesions is performed during an inpatient stay. Select the code that reflects removal from both carotid bodies and the extirpation root operation.

ICD-10-PCS Codes

3 rows

ICD-10-PCS Code	Description
0GC80ZZ	Extirpation of Matter from Bilateral Carotid Bodies, Open Approach
0GC83ZZ	Extirpation of Matter from Bilateral Carotid Bodies, Percutaneous Approach
0GC84ZZ	Extirpation of Matter from Bilateral Carotid Bodies, 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 62-year-old patient presents urgently with a rapidly enlarging, painful neck mass at the carotid bifurcation with features concerning for hemorrhage into a carotid body tumor and compromised airway. Imaging shows bilateral carotid body lesions with acute bleeding on the right and significant mass effect on both sides; surgical extirpation of the solid tumor tissue from both carotid bodies is performed via an open neck approach to control hemorrhage and relieve compression. The procedure removes the solid lesion material from both carotid bodies consistent with the inpatient extirpation root operation. Typical codes: 0GC80ZZ
A 45-year-old patient with hereditary paraganglioma syndrome is admitted electively for staged removal of bilateral carotid body tumors due to progressive growth and symptomatic neck discomfort. After multidisciplinary planning, the surgical team performs bilateral carotid body extirpation using a minimally invasive percutaneous approach to remove the solid tumor tissue while preserving surrounding structures, with inpatient monitoring postprocedure. The procedure targets removal of the solid lesions from both carotid bodies using a percutaneous technique. Typical codes: 0GC83ZZ
A 58-year-old patient who previously underwent percutaneous removal of bilateral carotid body tumors presents with recurrent solid nodular tissue identified on follow-up imaging and persistent cranial nerve symptoms. During an inpatient admission, a percutaneous endoscopic procedure is performed to extirpate the recurrent solid tissue from both carotid bodies, allowing direct visualization for targeted removal and assessment of adjacent neurovascular structures. This approach addresses recurrent solid matter within both carotid bodies consistent with the extirpation operation. Typical codes: 0GC84ZZ

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0GC6-CAROTID-BODY-LEFT-EXTIRPATION

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

0GC7-CAROTID-BODY-RIGHT-EXTIRPATION

ICD-10-PCS Code For Carotid Body Right: 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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When to Use

ICD-10-PCS Codes

3 rows

ICD-10-PCS Code	Description
0GC80ZZ	Extirpation of Matter from Bilateral Carotid Bodies, Open Approach
0GC83ZZ	Extirpation of Matter from Bilateral Carotid Bodies, Percutaneous Approach
0GC84ZZ	Extirpation of Matter from Bilateral Carotid Bodies, 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 62-year-old patient presents urgently with a rapidly enlarging, painful neck mass at the carotid bifurcation with features concerning for hemorrhage into a carotid body tumor and compromised airway. Imaging shows bilateral carotid body lesions with acute bleeding on the right and significant mass effect on both sides; surgical extirpation of the solid tumor tissue from both carotid bodies is performed via an open neck approach to control hemorrhage and relieve compression. The procedure removes the solid lesion material from both carotid bodies consistent with the inpatient extirpation root operation. Typical codes: 0GC80ZZ
A 45-year-old patient with hereditary paraganglioma syndrome is admitted electively for staged removal of bilateral carotid body tumors due to progressive growth and symptomatic neck discomfort. After multidisciplinary planning, the surgical team performs bilateral carotid body extirpation using a minimally invasive percutaneous approach to remove the solid tumor tissue while preserving surrounding structures, with inpatient monitoring postprocedure. The procedure targets removal of the solid lesions from both carotid bodies using a percutaneous technique. Typical codes: 0GC83ZZ
A 58-year-old patient who previously underwent percutaneous removal of bilateral carotid body tumors presents with recurrent solid nodular tissue identified on follow-up imaging and persistent cranial nerve symptoms. During an inpatient admission, a percutaneous endoscopic procedure is performed to extirpate the recurrent solid tissue from both carotid bodies, allowing direct visualization for targeted removal and assessment of adjacent neurovascular structures. This approach addresses recurrent solid matter within both carotid bodies consistent with the extirpation operation. Typical codes: 0GC84ZZ

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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

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

0GC3-ADRENAL-GLAND-RIGHT-EXTIRPATION

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

0GC4-ADRENAL-GLANDS-EXTIRPATION

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

0GC6-CAROTID-BODY-LEFT-EXTIRPATION

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

0GC7-CAROTID-BODY-RIGHT-EXTIRPATION

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

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

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

0GCB-COCCYGEAL-GLOMUS-EXTIRPATION

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

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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Code Attributes

When to Use

ICD-10-PCS Codes

DRG Codes

Typical Clinical Scenarios

Related Codes

Which procedures are included in the ICD-10-PCS code group 0GC8?

What is the primary purpose of coding procedures in ICD-10-PCS group 0GC8?

What code attributes define the 0GC8 procedure group?

How do the individual codes within 0GC8 differ from one another?

Which DRGs are related to procedures in the 0GC8 group?

References

When to Use

ICD-10-PCS Codes

DRG Codes

Typical Clinical Scenarios

Related Codes

Which procedures are included in the ICD-10-PCS code group 0GC8?

What is the primary purpose of coding procedures in ICD-10-PCS group 0GC8?

What code attributes define the 0GC8 procedure group?

How do the individual codes within 0GC8 differ from one another?

Which DRGs are related to procedures in the 0GC8 group?

References