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 0GT1 includes procedures performed to resect tissue in the pineal body. These ICD-10-PCS codes are used for inpatient documentation when surgical removal of all or part of the pineal body is performed to treat tumors, cysts, or other pineal lesions. Accurate coding within the ICD-10-PCS 0GT1 group is essential for proper inpatient reimbursement, as it captures procedure performed and determines appropriate case mix and payment.

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Pineal Body Resection Procedure Overview

Procedures in this ICD-10-PCS code group involve surgical removal of all or part of the pineal body and target the endocrine system. These resections remove pineal tissue for treatment of tumors, cysts, or other pathologic lesions and require precise anatomic documentation. Accurate coding matters for inpatient reimbursement because it captures the extent of resection and supports correct case mix and payment determination.

Code Attributes

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

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Pineal Body Resection Procedure Overview

Code Attributes

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

When to Use

Use a code from this group when the operative report documents resection of the pineal body during an inpatient stay. Select the code that reflects removal of all of the pineal body as specified in the documentation.

ICD-10-PCS Codes

2 rows

ICD-10-PCS Code	Description
0GT10ZZ	Resection of Pineal Body, Open Approach
0GT14ZZ	Resection of Pineal Body, Percutaneous Endoscopic 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 adolescent presenting with new-onset headaches, Parinaud syndrome (vertical gaze palsy), and radiographic evidence of a pineal region mass causing obstructive hydrocephalus. The patient is admitted for definitive neurosurgical management after initial CSF diversion, and surgical resection of the pineal body is performed to obtain tissue diagnosis and relieve mass effect. Typical codes: 0GT10ZZ, 0GT14ZZ
An adult with a slowly enlarging pineal cyst causing progressive visual disturbances and intermittent headache electively scheduled for resection after multidisciplinary assessment and failure of conservative therapy. The patient undergoes planned inpatient surgical removal of the pineal body lesion to resolve symptoms and prevent further neurologic compromise. Typical codes: 0GT10ZZ, 0GT14ZZ
A patient with recurrent pineal region tumor previously treated with biopsy and adjuvant therapy now presenting with tumor regrowth and worsening neurologic deficits requiring resection of residual pineal tissue to control local disease and obtain further pathology for treatment planning. This inpatient procedure removes recurrent pineal tissue to improve neurologic function and guide subsequent oncologic care. Typical codes: 0GT10ZZ

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0GT3-ADRENAL-GLAND-RIGHT-RESECTION

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0GT4-ADRENAL-GLANDS-CUTTING-OUT-ADRENAL-GLANDS-RESECTION

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0GT6-CAROTID-BODY-LEFT-RESECTION

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0GT7-CAROTID-BODY-RIGHT-RESECTION

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

0GT8-CAROTID-BODIES-RESECTION

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

0GT9-PARA-AORTIC-RESECTION

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0GTB-COCCYGEAL-GLOMUS-RESECTION

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0GTC-GLOMUS-JUGULARE-RESECTION

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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

2 rows

ICD-10-PCS Code	Description
0GT10ZZ	Resection of Pineal Body, Open Approach
0GT14ZZ	Resection of Pineal Body, Percutaneous Endoscopic 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 adolescent presenting with new-onset headaches, Parinaud syndrome (vertical gaze palsy), and radiographic evidence of a pineal region mass causing obstructive hydrocephalus. The patient is admitted for definitive neurosurgical management after initial CSF diversion, and surgical resection of the pineal body is performed to obtain tissue diagnosis and relieve mass effect. Typical codes: 0GT10ZZ, 0GT14ZZ
An adult with a slowly enlarging pineal cyst causing progressive visual disturbances and intermittent headache electively scheduled for resection after multidisciplinary assessment and failure of conservative therapy. The patient undergoes planned inpatient surgical removal of the pineal body lesion to resolve symptoms and prevent further neurologic compromise. Typical codes: 0GT10ZZ, 0GT14ZZ
A patient with recurrent pineal region tumor previously treated with biopsy and adjuvant therapy now presenting with tumor regrowth and worsening neurologic deficits requiring resection of residual pineal tissue to control local disease and obtain further pathology for treatment planning. This inpatient procedure removes recurrent pineal tissue to improve neurologic function and guide subsequent oncologic care. Typical codes: 0GT10ZZ

Related Codes

0GT0-PITUITARY-GLAND-RESECTION

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

0GT2-ADRENAL-GLAND-LEFT-RESECTION

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

0GT3-ADRENAL-GLAND-RIGHT-RESECTION

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

0GT4-ADRENAL-GLANDS-CUTTING-OUT-ADRENAL-GLANDS-RESECTION

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

0GT6-CAROTID-BODY-LEFT-RESECTION

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

0GT7-CAROTID-BODY-RIGHT-RESECTION

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

0GT8-CAROTID-BODIES-RESECTION

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

0GT9-PARA-AORTIC-RESECTION

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

0GTB-COCCYGEAL-GLOMUS-RESECTION

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

0GTC-GLOMUS-JUGULARE-RESECTION

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

Showing 1–10 of 22

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 Resection Procedure Overview

Code Attributes

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Pineal Body Resection 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 0GT1?

What is the primary clinical purpose of procedures coded in 0GT1?

Which ICD-10-PCS section, body system, and operation describe 0GT1 codes?

How does accurate coding in the 0GT1 group affect inpatient reimbursement?

What related DRGs might be assigned when a pineal body resection is coded?

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 0GT1?

What is the primary clinical purpose of procedures coded in 0GT1?

Which ICD-10-PCS section, body system, and operation describe 0GT1 codes?

How does accurate coding in the 0GT1 group affect inpatient reimbursement?

What related DRGs might be assigned when a pineal body resection is coded?

References