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

The International Classification of Diseases, Tenth Revision, Procedure Coding System (ICD-10-PCS) code group 0GP1 includes procedures performed to remove structures in the pineal body. These ICD-10-PCS codes are used for inpatient documentation when a surgical removal of the pineal gland or part of it is performed for diagnostic or therapeutic purposes. Accurate coding within the ICD-10-PCS 0GP1 group is essential for proper inpatient reimbursement, as it captures the procedure performed and determines appropriate case mix and payment.

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Pineal Body Removal Procedure Overview

Procedures in this group involve removal of the pineal body and target the endocrine system, specifically the pineal gland. These inpatient procedures involve surgically taking out the gland or portions of it for diagnostic or therapeutic reasons. Accurate coding of these removal procedures ensures correct clinical documentation and supports appropriate inpatient reimbursement by reflecting the procedure performed.

Code Attributes

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

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Pineal Body 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
1	Body Part	Pineal Body

When to Use

Use a code from this group when the operative procedure performed is removal of the pineal body or part of the pineal gland. These codes apply when the intent of the procedure is to take out the gland for therapeutic or diagnostic reasons.

ICD-10-PCS Codes

4 rows

ICD-10-PCS Code	Description
0GP100Z	Removal of Drainage Device from Pineal Body, Open Approach
0GP130Z	Removal of Drainage Device from Pineal Body, Percutaneous Approach
0GP140Z	Removal of Drainage Device from Pineal Body, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach
0GP1X0Z	Removal of Drainage Device from Pineal Body, External Approach

DRG Codes

7 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
614	Adrenal and Pituitary Procedures with CC/MCC
615	Adrenal and Pituitary Procedures without CC/MCC

Typical Clinical Scenarios

An adult patient presents with increasing intracranial pressure and obstructive hydrocephalus due to aqueductal compression by a pineal region cyst or mass causing acute headache, nausea, and altered mental status; neurosurgeons admit the patient for urgent surgical management to restore cerebrospinal fluid flow by removing an indwelling drainage device placed previously to temporize hydrocephalus. Typical codes: 0GP100Z, 0GP140Z
A middle-aged patient with a known pineal region tumor undergoes a planned inpatient procedure to remove a previously placed percutaneous ventricular or cyst drainage catheter that was used during neoadjuvant therapy or diagnostic sampling; the admission is elective and focused on definitive care and device removal once the lesion is stable. Typical codes: 0GP130Z
A patient with a chronically externalized CSF diversion device for recurrent pineal cyst-associated hydrocephalus develops persistent skin breakdown and device-related infection, requiring inpatient removal of the external drainage system and management of the infected tract. Typical codes: 0GP1X0Z

Related Codes

0GP0-PITUITARY-GLAND-REMOVAL

ICD-10-PCS Code For Pituitary Gland: 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
0GP100Z	Removal of Drainage Device from Pineal Body, Open Approach
0GP130Z	Removal of Drainage Device from Pineal Body, Percutaneous Approach
0GP140Z	Removal of Drainage Device from Pineal Body, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach
0GP1X0Z	Removal of Drainage Device from Pineal Body, External Approach

DRG Codes

7 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
614	Adrenal and Pituitary Procedures with CC/MCC
615	Adrenal and Pituitary Procedures without CC/MCC

Typical Clinical Scenarios

An adult patient presents with increasing intracranial pressure and obstructive hydrocephalus due to aqueductal compression by a pineal region cyst or mass causing acute headache, nausea, and altered mental status; neurosurgeons admit the patient for urgent surgical management to restore cerebrospinal fluid flow by removing an indwelling drainage device placed previously to temporize hydrocephalus. Typical codes: 0GP100Z, 0GP140Z
A middle-aged patient with a known pineal region tumor undergoes a planned inpatient procedure to remove a previously placed percutaneous ventricular or cyst drainage catheter that was used during neoadjuvant therapy or diagnostic sampling; the admission is elective and focused on definitive care and device removal once the lesion is stable. Typical codes: 0GP130Z
A patient with a chronically externalized CSF diversion device for recurrent pineal cyst-associated hydrocephalus develops persistent skin breakdown and device-related infection, requiring inpatient removal of the external drainage system and management of the infected tract. Typical codes: 0GP1X0Z

Related Codes

0GP0-PITUITARY-GLAND-REMOVAL

ICD-10-PCS Code For Pituitary Gland: 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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Pineal Body Removal Procedure Overview

Code Attributes

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Pineal Body Removal 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 procedures to remove the pineal body?

What are the body system and operation attributes for the 0GP1 code group?

Which individual ICD-10-PCS codes are included in the 0GP1 group and what approaches do they represent?

How does accurate coding within ICD-10-PCS 0GP1 affect inpatient reimbursement?

Which DRGs are related to procedures in the 0GP1 code group?

References

When to Use

ICD-10-PCS Codes

DRG Codes

Typical Clinical Scenarios

Related Codes

Which ICD-10-PCS code group covers procedures to remove the pineal body?

What are the body system and operation attributes for the 0GP1 code group?

Which individual ICD-10-PCS codes are included in the 0GP1 group and what approaches do they represent?

How does accurate coding within ICD-10-PCS 0GP1 affect inpatient reimbursement?

Which DRGs are related to procedures in the 0GP1 code group?

References