ICD-10-PCS Code For Cervical Vertebra: Procedure Code Group Overview

The International Classification of Diseases, Tenth Revision, Procedure Coding System (ICD-10-PCS) code group 0P53 includes procedures performed to destroy all or a portion of cervical vertebra structures in the upper bones. These ICD-10-PCS codes are used for inpatient documentation when percutaneous destruction of cervical vertebra tissue is performed to eliminate pathological or diseased bone. Accurate coding within the ICD-10-PCS 0P53 group is essential for proper inpatient reimbursement, as it captures the procedure performed and supports clinical documentation accuracy.

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Cervical Vertebra Destruction Procedure Overview

This procedure group includes percutaneous destruction procedures directed at the cervical vertebrae within the upper bones body system. These procedures use energy, force, or a destructive agent to eradicate all or a portion of a cervical vertebra. They target the upper bones of the spine and require precise documentation of approach and laterality when applicable. Accurate coding is important for inpatient reimbursement because it captures the specific destructive operation performed on the cervical vertebra and supports correct case mix assignment.

Code Attributes

Character	ICD-10-PCS Category	Code Group Details
0	Section	Medical and Surgical
P	Body System	Upper Bones
5	Operation	Destruction
3	Body Part	Cervical Vertebra

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Cervical Vertebra Destruction Procedure Overview

Code Attributes

Character	ICD-10-PCS Category	Code Group Details
0	Section	Medical and Surgical
P	Body System	Upper Bones
5	Operation	Destruction
3	Body Part	Cervical Vertebra

When to Use

Use a code from this group when a percutaneous procedure was performed with the intent to destroy cervical vertebral tissue. Select the code that reflects the extent and specifics of the destruction and the documented approach and technique.

ICD-10-PCS Codes

6 rows

ICD-10-PCS Code	Description
0P530Z3	Destruction of Cervical Vertebra using Laser Interstitial Thermal Therapy, Open Approach
0P530ZZ	Destruction of Cervical Vertebra, Open Approach
0P533Z3	Destruction of Cervical Vertebra using Laser Interstitial Thermal Therapy, Percutaneous Approach
0P533ZZ	Destruction of Cervical Vertebra, Percutaneous Approach
0P534Z3	Destruction of Cervical Vertebra using Laser Interstitial Thermal Therapy, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach
0P534ZZ	Destruction of Cervical Vertebra, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach

DRG Codes

12 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
907	Other O.R. Procedures for Injuries with MCC
908	Other O.R. Procedures for Injuries with CC
909	Other O.R. Procedures for Injuries without CC/MCC
957	Other O.R. Procedures for Multiple Significant Trauma with MCC
958	Other O.R. Procedures for Multiple Significant Trauma with CC
959	Other O.R. Procedures for Multiple Significant Trauma without CC/MCC
987	Non-Extensive O.R. Procedures Unrelated to Principal Diagnosis with MCC

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Typical Clinical Scenarios

A 68-year-old patient with known metastatic malignancy to the cervical spine presents with severe focal pain and radiographic evidence of an osteolytic lesion in the C4 vertebral body causing localized structural compromise. After multidisciplinary review, a planned percutaneous ablation is performed to destroy the tumor-involved portion of the cervical vertebra to reduce pain and local tumor burden while preserving surrounding structures. The record documents a percutaneous approach without endoscopic assistance and no implantable device used. Typical codes: 0P533ZZ
An otherwise healthy 45-year-old with a painful symptomatic hemangioma of the C2 vertebral body fails conservative therapy and is admitted for image-guided destruction of the lesion to relieve refractory pain and prevent progression. The treatment is performed percutaneously using laser interstitial thermal therapy targeted to the cervical vertebral lesion under CT guidance. Documentation specifies a percutaneous approach with the use of laser thermal therapy. Typical codes: 0P533Z3
A 72-year-old patient who previously underwent cervical spine surgery presents with postoperative deep infection and an area of necrotic cortical bone at the C5 vertebral level; after evaluation, a percutaneous destructive procedure is performed to remove the infected necrotic vertebral tissue and help control the infection as part of inpatient management. The operative note describes a percutaneous endoscopic-assisted destruction to debride and eradicate the diseased portion of the cervical vertebra. Typical codes: 0P534ZZ

Related Codes

0P50-STERNUM-DESTRUCTION

ICD-10-PCS Code For Sternum: Procedure Code Group Overview

0P51-RIBS-1-TO-2-DESTRUCTION

ICD-10-PCS Code For Ribs, 1 To 2: Procedure Code Group Overview

0P52-RIBS-PHYSICAL-ERADICATION-RIBS-DESTRUCTION

ICD-10-PCS Code For Ribs, 3 Or More: Procedure Code Group Overview

0P54-THORACIC-VERTEBRA-DESTRUCTION

ICD-10-PCS Code For Thoracic Vertebra: Procedure Code Group Overview

0P55-SCAPULA-RIGHT-DESTRUCTION

ICD-10-PCS Code For Scapula Right: Procedure Code Group Overview

0P56-SCAPULA-LEFT-DESTRUCTION

ICD-10-PCS Code For Scapula Left: Procedure Code Group Overview

0P57-GLENOID-CAVITY-DESTRUCTION

ICD-10-PCS Code For Glenoid Cavity Right: Procedure Code Group Overview

0P58-GLENOID-CAVITY-LEFT-DESTRUCTION

ICD-10-PCS Code For Glenoid Cavity Left: Procedure Code Group Overview

0P59-CLAVICLE-RIGHT-DESTRUCTION

ICD-10-PCS Code For Clavicle Right: Procedure Code Group Overview

0P5B-CLAVICLE-LEFT-DESTRUCTION

ICD-10-PCS Code For Clavicle Left: 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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When to Use

ICD-10-PCS Codes

6 rows

ICD-10-PCS Code	Description
0P530Z3	Destruction of Cervical Vertebra using Laser Interstitial Thermal Therapy, Open Approach
0P530ZZ	Destruction of Cervical Vertebra, Open Approach
0P533Z3	Destruction of Cervical Vertebra using Laser Interstitial Thermal Therapy, Percutaneous Approach
0P533ZZ	Destruction of Cervical Vertebra, Percutaneous Approach
0P534Z3	Destruction of Cervical Vertebra using Laser Interstitial Thermal Therapy, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach
0P534ZZ	Destruction of Cervical Vertebra, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach

DRG Codes

12 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
907	Other O.R. Procedures for Injuries with MCC
908	Other O.R. Procedures for Injuries with CC
909	Other O.R. Procedures for Injuries without CC/MCC
957	Other O.R. Procedures for Multiple Significant Trauma with MCC
958	Other O.R. Procedures for Multiple Significant Trauma with CC
959	Other O.R. Procedures for Multiple Significant Trauma without CC/MCC
987	Non-Extensive O.R. Procedures Unrelated to Principal Diagnosis with MCC

Showing 1–10 of 12

Typical Clinical Scenarios

A 68-year-old patient with known metastatic malignancy to the cervical spine presents with severe focal pain and radiographic evidence of an osteolytic lesion in the C4 vertebral body causing localized structural compromise. After multidisciplinary review, a planned percutaneous ablation is performed to destroy the tumor-involved portion of the cervical vertebra to reduce pain and local tumor burden while preserving surrounding structures. The record documents a percutaneous approach without endoscopic assistance and no implantable device used. Typical codes: 0P533ZZ
An otherwise healthy 45-year-old with a painful symptomatic hemangioma of the C2 vertebral body fails conservative therapy and is admitted for image-guided destruction of the lesion to relieve refractory pain and prevent progression. The treatment is performed percutaneously using laser interstitial thermal therapy targeted to the cervical vertebral lesion under CT guidance. Documentation specifies a percutaneous approach with the use of laser thermal therapy. Typical codes: 0P533Z3
A 72-year-old patient who previously underwent cervical spine surgery presents with postoperative deep infection and an area of necrotic cortical bone at the C5 vertebral level; after evaluation, a percutaneous destructive procedure is performed to remove the infected necrotic vertebral tissue and help control the infection as part of inpatient management. The operative note describes a percutaneous endoscopic-assisted destruction to debride and eradicate the diseased portion of the cervical vertebra. Typical codes: 0P534ZZ

Related Codes

0P50-STERNUM-DESTRUCTION

ICD-10-PCS Code For Sternum: Procedure Code Group Overview

0P51-RIBS-1-TO-2-DESTRUCTION

ICD-10-PCS Code For Ribs, 1 To 2: Procedure Code Group Overview

0P52-RIBS-PHYSICAL-ERADICATION-RIBS-DESTRUCTION

ICD-10-PCS Code For Ribs, 3 Or More: Procedure Code Group Overview

0P54-THORACIC-VERTEBRA-DESTRUCTION

ICD-10-PCS Code For Thoracic Vertebra: Procedure Code Group Overview

0P55-SCAPULA-RIGHT-DESTRUCTION

ICD-10-PCS Code For Scapula Right: Procedure Code Group Overview

0P56-SCAPULA-LEFT-DESTRUCTION

ICD-10-PCS Code For Scapula Left: Procedure Code Group Overview

0P57-GLENOID-CAVITY-DESTRUCTION

ICD-10-PCS Code For Glenoid Cavity Right: Procedure Code Group Overview

0P58-GLENOID-CAVITY-LEFT-DESTRUCTION

ICD-10-PCS Code For Glenoid Cavity Left: Procedure Code Group Overview

0P59-CLAVICLE-RIGHT-DESTRUCTION

ICD-10-PCS Code For Clavicle Right: Procedure Code Group Overview

0P5B-CLAVICLE-LEFT-DESTRUCTION

ICD-10-PCS Code For Clavicle Left: 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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Cervical Vertebra Destruction Procedure Overview

Code Attributes

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Cervical Vertebra Destruction Procedure Overview

Code Attributes

When to Use

ICD-10-PCS Codes

DRG Codes

Typical Clinical Scenarios

Related Codes

Which ICD-10-PCS section and body system apply to cervical vertebra destruction procedures in this group?

What operation and body part attributes define the 0P53 code group?

Which specific ICD-10-PCS codes in this group represent percutaneous approaches?

Why is accurate coding within the ICD-10-PCS 0P53 group important for inpatient care?

What related DRG groups may be associated with procedures in the 0P53 code group?

References

When to Use

ICD-10-PCS Codes

DRG Codes

Typical Clinical Scenarios

Related Codes

Which ICD-10-PCS section and body system apply to cervical vertebra destruction procedures in this group?

What operation and body part attributes define the 0P53 code group?

Which specific ICD-10-PCS codes in this group represent percutaneous approaches?

Why is accurate coding within the ICD-10-PCS 0P53 group important for inpatient care?

What related DRG groups may be associated with procedures in the 0P53 code group?

References