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

The International Classification of Diseases, Tenth Revision, Procedure Coding System (ICD-10-PCS) code group 0GP0 includes procedures performed to remove structures in the pituitary gland. These ICD-10-PCS codes are used for inpatient documentation when a surgical removal of the pituitary gland or part of it is performed for conditions such as pituitary tumors, hemorrhage, or hormone-secreting lesions. Accurate coding within the ICD-10-PCS 0GP0 group is essential for proper inpatient reimbursement, as it captures the procedure performed and supports clinical documentation accuracy.

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Pituitary Gland Removal Procedure Overview

The procedures in ICD-10 PCS 0GP0 involve removal operations targeting the pituitary gland within the endocrine system. These inpatient procedures extract all or part of the pituitary gland and may be performed for tumors, hemorrhage, or functional disorders. Accurate coding of these removal procedures supports correct inpatient reimbursement and reflects the clinical care delivered to the endocrine system.

Code Attributes

Character	ICD-10-PCS Category	Code Group Details
0	Section	Medical and Surgical
G	Body System	Endocrine System
P	Operation	Removal
0	Body Part	Pituitary Gland

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Pituitary Gland Removal Procedure Overview

Code Attributes

Character	ICD-10-PCS Category	Code Group Details
0	Section	Medical and Surgical
G	Body System	Endocrine System
P	Operation	Removal
0	Body Part	Pituitary Gland

When to Use

Use a code from this group when a pituitary gland removal procedure is performed during an inpatient encounter. Codes apply when the primary operative action is removal of pituitary tissue for neoplastic, hemorrhagic, or functional indications.

ICD-10-PCS Codes

4 rows

ICD-10-PCS Code	Description
0GP000Z	Removal of Drainage Device from Pituitary Gland, Open Approach
0GP030Z	Removal of Drainage Device from Pituitary Gland, Percutaneous Approach
0GP040Z	Removal of Drainage Device from Pituitary Gland, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach
0GP0X0Z	Removal of Drainage Device from Pituitary Gland, External Approach

DRG Codes

10 rows

DRG Code	Description
023	Craniotomy with Major Device Implant or Acute Complex CNS Principal Diagnosis with MCC or Antineoplastic Implant or Epilepsy with Neurostimulator
024	Craniotomy with Major Device Implant or Acute Complex CNS Principal Diagnosis without MCC
025	Craniotomy and Endovascular Intracranial Procedures with MCC
026	Craniotomy and Endovascular Intracranial Procedures with CC
027	Craniotomy and Endovascular Intracranial Procedures without CC/MCC
579	Other Skin, Subcutaneous Tissue and Breast Procedures with MCC
580	Other Skin, Subcutaneous Tissue and Breast Procedures with CC
581	Other Skin, Subcutaneous Tissue and Breast Procedures without CC/MCC
614	Adrenal and Pituitary Procedures with CC/MCC
615	Adrenal and Pituitary Procedures without CC/MCC

Typical Clinical Scenarios

A 58-year-old patient is admitted urgently with acute visual field loss and imaging showing a hemorrhagic pituitary macroadenoma compressing the optic chiasm. Neurosurgery performs an open approach to remove an external drainage device previously placed in the pituitary region to control hemorrhage and decompress surrounding structures. The procedure is documented as removal of a drainage device from the pituitary gland via an open approach. Typical codes: 0GP000Z
A 42-year-old patient with a history of transsphenoidal drainage catheter placement for a cystic pituitary lesion is scheduled for an inpatient, planned removal of the percutaneously placed device after resolution of the cyst. The operation is performed using a percutaneous approach to extract the drainage device from the pituitary gland once imaging confirms appropriate healing. Typical codes: 0GP030Z
A 35-year-old patient returns with persistent cerebrospinal fluid leakage after prior endoscopic drainage device placement for a Rathke cleft cyst. During an inpatient revision, surgeons remove the percutaneous endoscopic drainage device from the pituitary region to address the complication and allow definitive repair. The record documents removal of the device via a percutaneous endoscopic approach. Typical codes: 0GP040Z

Related Codes

0GP1-PINEAL-BODY-REMOVAL

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

0GP5-ADRENAL-GLAND-REMOVAL

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

0GPK-THYROID-GLAND-REMOVAL

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

0GPR-PARATHYROID-GLAND-REMOVAL

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

0GPS-ENDOCRINE-GLAND-REMOVAL

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

4 rows

ICD-10-PCS Code	Description
0GP000Z	Removal of Drainage Device from Pituitary Gland, Open Approach
0GP030Z	Removal of Drainage Device from Pituitary Gland, Percutaneous Approach
0GP040Z	Removal of Drainage Device from Pituitary Gland, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach
0GP0X0Z	Removal of Drainage Device from Pituitary Gland, External Approach

DRG Codes

10 rows

DRG Code	Description
023	Craniotomy with Major Device Implant or Acute Complex CNS Principal Diagnosis with MCC or Antineoplastic Implant or Epilepsy with Neurostimulator
024	Craniotomy with Major Device Implant or Acute Complex CNS Principal Diagnosis without MCC
025	Craniotomy and Endovascular Intracranial Procedures with MCC
026	Craniotomy and Endovascular Intracranial Procedures with CC
027	Craniotomy and Endovascular Intracranial Procedures without CC/MCC
579	Other Skin, Subcutaneous Tissue and Breast Procedures with MCC
580	Other Skin, Subcutaneous Tissue and Breast Procedures with CC
581	Other Skin, Subcutaneous Tissue and Breast Procedures without CC/MCC
614	Adrenal and Pituitary Procedures with CC/MCC
615	Adrenal and Pituitary Procedures without CC/MCC

Typical Clinical Scenarios

A 58-year-old patient is admitted urgently with acute visual field loss and imaging showing a hemorrhagic pituitary macroadenoma compressing the optic chiasm. Neurosurgery performs an open approach to remove an external drainage device previously placed in the pituitary region to control hemorrhage and decompress surrounding structures. The procedure is documented as removal of a drainage device from the pituitary gland via an open approach. Typical codes: 0GP000Z
A 42-year-old patient with a history of transsphenoidal drainage catheter placement for a cystic pituitary lesion is scheduled for an inpatient, planned removal of the percutaneously placed device after resolution of the cyst. The operation is performed using a percutaneous approach to extract the drainage device from the pituitary gland once imaging confirms appropriate healing. Typical codes: 0GP030Z
A 35-year-old patient returns with persistent cerebrospinal fluid leakage after prior endoscopic drainage device placement for a Rathke cleft cyst. During an inpatient revision, surgeons remove the percutaneous endoscopic drainage device from the pituitary region to address the complication and allow definitive repair. The record documents removal of the device via a percutaneous endoscopic approach. Typical codes: 0GP040Z

Related Codes

0GP1-PINEAL-BODY-REMOVAL

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

0GP5-ADRENAL-GLAND-REMOVAL

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

0GPK-THYROID-GLAND-REMOVAL

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

0GPR-PARATHYROID-GLAND-REMOVAL

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

0GPS-ENDOCRINE-GLAND-REMOVAL

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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Pituitary Gland Removal Procedure Overview

Code Attributes

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Pituitary Gland Removal Procedure Overview

Code Attributes

When to Use

ICD-10-PCS Codes

DRG Codes

Typical Clinical Scenarios

Related Codes

Which procedures are included in ICD-10-PCS code group 0GP0?

For what clinical indications are 0GP0 procedures typically coded?

What are the section and attributes associated with ICD-10-PCS 0GP0 codes?

How does accurate coding in 0GP0 affect reimbursement and DRG assignment?

What approach qualifiers are represented by the specific 0GP0 codes listed?

References

When to Use

ICD-10-PCS Codes

DRG Codes

Typical Clinical Scenarios

Related Codes

Which procedures are included in ICD-10-PCS code group 0GP0?

For what clinical indications are 0GP0 procedures typically coded?

What are the section and attributes associated with ICD-10-PCS 0GP0 codes?

How does accurate coding in 0GP0 affect reimbursement and DRG assignment?

What approach qualifiers are represented by the specific 0GP0 codes listed?

References