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 0GT8 includes procedures performed to resect endocrine structures in the carotid bodies, bilateral. These ICD-10-PCS codes are used for inpatient documentation when a complete surgical resection of both carotid bodies is performed. Accurate coding within the ICD-10-PCS 0GT8 group is essential for proper inpatient reimbursement, as it captures the procedure performed and determines appropriate case mix and payment.

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Carotid Bodies Resection Procedure Overview

This procedure group includes inpatient resections of the carotid bodies and targets the endocrine system. These operations involve surgically cutting out all of the bilateral carotid bodies. Accurate ICD-10-PCS coding ensures the clinical procedure is captured correctly for inpatient reimbursement and supports appropriate case mix assignment.

Code Attributes

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

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Carotid Bodies 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
8	Body Part	Carotid Bodies, Bilateral

When to Use

Use a code from this group when both carotid bodies are surgically removed in an inpatient setting and the entire body part is excised. These codes are appropriate when the operation performed is a resection with no replacement of the carotid bodies.

ICD-10-PCS Codes

2 rows

ICD-10-PCS Code	Description
0GT80ZZ	Resection of Bilateral Carotid Bodies, Open Approach
0GT84ZZ	Resection of 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

An adult patient with bilateral, symptomatic carotid body tumors (paragangliomas) causing progressive dysphagia, neck pain, and cranial nerve compression is admitted for scheduled inpatient surgical management due to tumor size and proximity to neurovascular structures. The surgical team plans complete removal of both carotid bodies to relieve mass effect and prevent further neurologic compromise; open access is chosen for vascular control and nerve preservation. Typical codes: 0GT80ZZ.
A middle-aged patient presents electively for definitive treatment of refractory catecholamine-secreting bilateral carotid body hyperplasia with recurrent hypertensive crises despite medical management; inpatient resection is planned to control endocrine-driven symptoms. Because both endocrine structures are being entirely excised and direct exposure is required for safe resection, an open bilateral carotid body resection is performed. Typical codes: 0GT80ZZ.
A patient with prior neck interventions develops recurrent bilateral carotid body masses with distorted anatomy where minimally invasive visualization is feasible and preferred to reduce tissue disruption; after preoperative planning, bilateral endoscopic-assisted resections are performed inpatient to remove the entire affected endocrine tissue. Typical codes: 0GT84ZZ.

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0GT2-ADRENAL-GLAND-LEFT-RESECTION

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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

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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

0GT9-PARA-AORTIC-RESECTION

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

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
0GT80ZZ	Resection of Bilateral Carotid Bodies, Open Approach
0GT84ZZ	Resection of 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

An adult patient with bilateral, symptomatic carotid body tumors (paragangliomas) causing progressive dysphagia, neck pain, and cranial nerve compression is admitted for scheduled inpatient surgical management due to tumor size and proximity to neurovascular structures. The surgical team plans complete removal of both carotid bodies to relieve mass effect and prevent further neurologic compromise; open access is chosen for vascular control and nerve preservation. Typical codes: 0GT80ZZ.
A middle-aged patient presents electively for definitive treatment of refractory catecholamine-secreting bilateral carotid body hyperplasia with recurrent hypertensive crises despite medical management; inpatient resection is planned to control endocrine-driven symptoms. Because both endocrine structures are being entirely excised and direct exposure is required for safe resection, an open bilateral carotid body resection is performed. Typical codes: 0GT80ZZ.
A patient with prior neck interventions develops recurrent bilateral carotid body masses with distorted anatomy where minimally invasive visualization is feasible and preferred to reduce tissue disruption; after preoperative planning, bilateral endoscopic-assisted resections are performed inpatient to remove the entire affected endocrine tissue. Typical codes: 0GT84ZZ.

Related Codes

0GT0-PITUITARY-GLAND-RESECTION

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

0GT1-PINEAL-BODY-RESECTION

ICD-10-PCS Code For Pineal Body: 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

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

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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 Bodies 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 0GT8?

What is the primary purpose of using ICD-10-PCS codes in the 0GT8 group?

Which ICD-10-PCS attributes define the 0GT8 procedure group?

How do the codes `0GT80ZZ` and `0GT84ZZ` differ?

Which DRGs are related to procedures in the 0GT8 group?

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 0GT8?

What is the primary purpose of using ICD-10-PCS codes in the 0GT8 group?

Which ICD-10-PCS attributes define the 0GT8 procedure group?

How do the codes `0GT80ZZ` and `0GT84ZZ` differ?

Which DRGs are related to procedures in the 0GT8 group?

References