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

The International Classification of Diseases, Tenth Revision, Procedure Coding System (ICD-10-PCS) code group 0GWR includes procedures performed to revise devices or structures in the parathyroid gland. These ICD-10-PCS codes are used for inpatient documentation when a prior parathyroid procedure or implanted device requires correction, repair, or repositioning. Accurate coding within the ICD-10-PCS 0GWR group is essential for proper inpatient reimbursement, as it captures the revision performed and supports clinical documentation accuracy.

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Parathyroid Gland Revision Procedure Overview

This procedure group includes revision operations performed on the parathyroid glands within the endocrine system to correct a portion of a malfunctioning device or the position of a displaced device. Procedures involve surgical access to the parathyroid glands to repair, replace, or reposition implanted devices or to revise previous surgical work on the glands. Accurate ICD-10-PCS coding ensures inpatient records reflect the specific revision performed and supports appropriate reimbursement and case mix assignment.

Code Attributes

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

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Parathyroid Gland Revision Procedure Overview

Code Attributes

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

When to Use

Use a code from this group when an inpatient undergoes a surgical revision involving the parathyroid gland to correct device malfunction or displacement. Select the specific ICD-10-PCS code that matches the approach and extent of the revision performed.

ICD-10-PCS Codes

4 rows

ICD-10-PCS Code	Description
0GWR00Z	Revision of Drainage Device in Parathyroid Gland, Open Approach
0GWR30Z	Revision of Drainage Device in Parathyroid Gland, Percutaneous Approach
0GWR40Z	Revision of Drainage Device in Parathyroid Gland, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach
0GWRX0Z	Revision of Drainage Device in Parathyroid 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 parathyroidectomy presents acutely with neck swelling, erythema, and purulent drainage from a previous surgical drain site after recent outpatient wound issues; inpatient admission is required for intravenous antibiotics and surgical management to correct a displaced or malfunctioning drainage device and control infection. A revision procedure is performed to reposition or replace the drainage device and debride the tract to restore effective drainage and allow healing. Typical codes: 0GWR00Z, 0GWRX0Z
A middle-aged patient followed for recurrent hyperparathyroidism after prior parathyroid surgery is scheduled as an elective inpatient for exploration and revision of scarred parathyroid tissue with removal or adjustment of an implanted drainage device placed during the initial operation; the planned admission supports controlled airway management and potential intraoperative monitoring. The revision targets restoration of device function or removal of a nonfunctional device to optimize postoperative drainage and reduce recurrent symptoms. Typical codes: 0GWR00Z, 0GWR30Z
A postoperative patient on the surgical ward develops sudden seroma with evidence that a percutaneously placed drainage catheter has migrated and is no longer draining well, causing symptomatic hypocalcemia from ongoing gland irritation; the patient is taken from the ward to the operating room for definitive revision or repositioning of the drainage device under imaging guidance. The procedure corrects the device position to re-establish effective drainage and mitigate further endocrine complications. Typical codes: 0GWR30Z, 0GWR40Z

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0GW1-PINEAL-BODY-REVISION

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0GW5-ADRENAL-GLAND-REVISION

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0GWK-THYROID-GLAND-REVISION

ICD-10-PCS Code For Thyroid 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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When to Use

ICD-10-PCS Codes

4 rows

ICD-10-PCS Code	Description
0GWR00Z	Revision of Drainage Device in Parathyroid Gland, Open Approach
0GWR30Z	Revision of Drainage Device in Parathyroid Gland, Percutaneous Approach
0GWR40Z	Revision of Drainage Device in Parathyroid Gland, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach
0GWRX0Z	Revision of Drainage Device in Parathyroid 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 parathyroidectomy presents acutely with neck swelling, erythema, and purulent drainage from a previous surgical drain site after recent outpatient wound issues; inpatient admission is required for intravenous antibiotics and surgical management to correct a displaced or malfunctioning drainage device and control infection. A revision procedure is performed to reposition or replace the drainage device and debride the tract to restore effective drainage and allow healing. Typical codes: 0GWR00Z, 0GWRX0Z
A middle-aged patient followed for recurrent hyperparathyroidism after prior parathyroid surgery is scheduled as an elective inpatient for exploration and revision of scarred parathyroid tissue with removal or adjustment of an implanted drainage device placed during the initial operation; the planned admission supports controlled airway management and potential intraoperative monitoring. The revision targets restoration of device function or removal of a nonfunctional device to optimize postoperative drainage and reduce recurrent symptoms. Typical codes: 0GWR00Z, 0GWR30Z
A postoperative patient on the surgical ward develops sudden seroma with evidence that a percutaneously placed drainage catheter has migrated and is no longer draining well, causing symptomatic hypocalcemia from ongoing gland irritation; the patient is taken from the ward to the operating room for definitive revision or repositioning of the drainage device under imaging guidance. The procedure corrects the device position to re-establish effective drainage and mitigate further endocrine complications. Typical codes: 0GWR30Z, 0GWR40Z

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

0GW1-PINEAL-BODY-REVISION

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

0GW5-ADRENAL-GLAND-REVISION

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

0GWK-THYROID-GLAND-REVISION

ICD-10-PCS Code For Thyroid 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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ICD-10-PCS Codes

DRG Codes

Typical Clinical Scenarios

Related Codes

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Code Attributes

When to Use

ICD-10-PCS Codes

DRG Codes

Typical Clinical Scenarios

Related Codes

Which body system and operation does the ICD-10-PCS code group 0GWR represent?

What types of procedures are included in the 0GWR code group?

Which specific ICD-10-PCS codes are in this parathyroid revision group and what approaches do they represent?

Why is accurate coding within ICD-10-PCS group 0GWR important for inpatient records?

Which related DRG categories might be associated with procedures in the 0GWR group?

References

When to Use

ICD-10-PCS Codes

DRG Codes

Typical Clinical Scenarios

Related Codes

Which body system and operation does the ICD-10-PCS code group 0GWR represent?

What types of procedures are included in the 0GWR code group?

Which specific ICD-10-PCS codes are in this parathyroid revision group and what approaches do they represent?

Why is accurate coding within ICD-10-PCS group 0GWR important for inpatient records?

Which related DRG categories might be associated with procedures in the 0GWR group?

References