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

The International Classification of Diseases, Tenth Revision, Procedure Coding System (ICD-10-PCS) code group 0GWK includes procedures performed to revise portions of malfunctioning devices or to correct the position of displaced devices in the thyroid gland. These ICD-10-PCS codes are used for inpatient documentation when a revision of a device or correction of device position involving the thyroid gland is performed during the hospital stay. Accurate coding within the ICD-10-PCS 0GWK group is essential for proper inpatient reimbursement, as it captures the procedure performed and supports clinical documentation accuracy.

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Thyroid Gland Revision Procedure Overview

Procedures in this group involve revising the thyroid gland to correct, reposition, or repair portions of a malfunctioning device or the position of a displaced device affecting the endocrine system. These revisions target the thyroid gland and may include correction of prior implants, adjustments to device position, or repair of device-related complications. Accurate coding of these revision procedures is important for inpatient reimbursement because it documents the specific root operation and anatomical focus required for appropriate case mix assignment and payment.

Code Attributes

Character	ICD-10-PCS Category	Code Group Details
0	Section	Medical and Surgical
G	Body System	Endocrine System
W	Operation	Revision
K	Body Part	Thyroid Gland

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Code Attributes

Character	ICD-10-PCS Category	Code Group Details
0	Section	Medical and Surgical
G	Body System	Endocrine System
W	Operation	Revision
K	Body Part	Thyroid Gland

When to Use

Use codes from this group when a surgeon revises or repairs a device implanted in or affecting the thyroid gland or corrects the position of a displaced device during an inpatient episode. These codes apply only when the clinical action meets the Revision root operation definition in the International Classification of Diseases, Tenth Revision, Procedure Coding System.

ICD-10-PCS Codes

4 rows

ICD-10-PCS Code	Description
0GWK00Z	Revision of Drainage Device in Thyroid Gland, Open Approach
0GWK30Z	Revision of Drainage Device in Thyroid Gland, Percutaneous Approach
0GWK40Z	Revision of Drainage Device in Thyroid Gland, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach
0GWKX0Z	Revision of Drainage Device in Thyroid Gland, External Approach

DRG Codes

15 rows

DRG Code	Description
143	Other Ear, Nose, Mouth and Throat O.R. Procedures with MCC
144	Other Ear, Nose, Mouth and Throat O.R. Procedures with CC
145	Other Ear, Nose, Mouth and Throat O.R. 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
625	Thyroid, Parathyroid and Thyroglossal Procedures with MCC
626	Thyroid, Parathyroid and Thyroglossal Procedures with CC
627	Thyroid, Parathyroid and Thyroglossal Procedures without CC/MCC
907	Other O.R. Procedures for Injuries with MCC

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Typical Clinical Scenarios

An elderly patient with a history of thyroid carcinoma presents urgently with a malfunctioning closed-suction drainage catheter placed after recent hemithyroidectomy; the drain is kinked and not evacuating seroma, with rising neck swelling and pain. During the inpatient stay the surgical team performs an open revision to reposition and repair the drainage device to restore function and prevent wound complications. The root operation is revision directed at the thyroid gland drainage device. Typical codes: 0GWK00Z
A middle-aged patient is admitted electively for planned correction of a chronically displaced external thyroid drainage catheter that was placed after prior thyroid surgery and has migrated, causing persistent drainage and skin irritation. In the controlled inpatient setting the surgeon performs an external approach revision to reposition the device and address the displaced catheter tract. The procedure aims to correct device position and resolve ongoing symptoms. Typical codes: 0GWKX0Z
A postoperative patient develops a perithyroid fluid collection accessed percutaneously; the interventional team identifies a malfunctioning percutaneously placed drain with occlusion and performs a percutaneous revision to restore patency and correct device position to manage the complication. This inpatient procedure is a revision of the drainage device involving the thyroid gland to treat the device-related complication. Typical codes: 0GWK30Z, 0GWK40Z

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0GWR-PARATHYROID-GLAND-REVISION

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0GWS-ENDOCRINE-GLAND-REVISION

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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

4 rows

ICD-10-PCS Code	Description
0GWK00Z	Revision of Drainage Device in Thyroid Gland, Open Approach
0GWK30Z	Revision of Drainage Device in Thyroid Gland, Percutaneous Approach
0GWK40Z	Revision of Drainage Device in Thyroid Gland, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach
0GWKX0Z	Revision of Drainage Device in Thyroid Gland, External Approach

DRG Codes

15 rows

DRG Code	Description
143	Other Ear, Nose, Mouth and Throat O.R. Procedures with MCC
144	Other Ear, Nose, Mouth and Throat O.R. Procedures with CC
145	Other Ear, Nose, Mouth and Throat O.R. 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
625	Thyroid, Parathyroid and Thyroglossal Procedures with MCC
626	Thyroid, Parathyroid and Thyroglossal Procedures with CC
627	Thyroid, Parathyroid and Thyroglossal Procedures without CC/MCC
907	Other O.R. Procedures for Injuries with MCC

Showing 1–10 of 15

Typical Clinical Scenarios

An elderly patient with a history of thyroid carcinoma presents urgently with a malfunctioning closed-suction drainage catheter placed after recent hemithyroidectomy; the drain is kinked and not evacuating seroma, with rising neck swelling and pain. During the inpatient stay the surgical team performs an open revision to reposition and repair the drainage device to restore function and prevent wound complications. The root operation is revision directed at the thyroid gland drainage device. Typical codes: 0GWK00Z
A middle-aged patient is admitted electively for planned correction of a chronically displaced external thyroid drainage catheter that was placed after prior thyroid surgery and has migrated, causing persistent drainage and skin irritation. In the controlled inpatient setting the surgeon performs an external approach revision to reposition the device and address the displaced catheter tract. The procedure aims to correct device position and resolve ongoing symptoms. Typical codes: 0GWKX0Z
A postoperative patient develops a perithyroid fluid collection accessed percutaneously; the interventional team identifies a malfunctioning percutaneously placed drain with occlusion and performs a percutaneous revision to restore patency and correct device position to manage the complication. This inpatient procedure is a revision of the drainage device involving the thyroid gland to treat the device-related complication. Typical codes: 0GWK30Z, 0GWK40Z

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0GW1-PINEAL-BODY-REVISION

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0GW5-ADRENAL-GLAND-REVISION

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0GWR-PARATHYROID-GLAND-REVISION

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

0GWS-ENDOCRINE-GLAND-REVISION

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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ICD-10-PCS Codes

DRG Codes

Typical Clinical Scenarios

Related Codes

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When to Use

ICD-10-PCS Codes

DRG Codes

Typical Clinical Scenarios

Related Codes

References

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Code Attributes

When to Use

ICD-10-PCS Codes

DRG Codes

Typical Clinical Scenarios

Related Codes

What procedures are included in ICD-10-PCS code group 0GWK?

What are the specific ICD-10-PCS codes listed in this group?

Which ICD-10-PCS section, body system, and operation apply to 0GWK codes?

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

What DRG categories may be related to procedures coded in the 0GWK group?

References

When to Use

ICD-10-PCS Codes

DRG Codes

Typical Clinical Scenarios

Related Codes

What procedures are included in ICD-10-PCS code group 0GWK?

What are the specific ICD-10-PCS codes listed in this group?

Which ICD-10-PCS section, body system, and operation apply to 0GWK codes?

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

What DRG categories may be related to procedures coded in the 0GWK group?

References